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The right wonders why the media, Democrats are not more concerned with memo about FBI misconduct

FILE - In this March 28, 2017 file photo, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif. is pursued by reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Nunes says he’s temporarily stepping aside from Russia probe amid ethics accusations. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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FILE - In this March 28, 2017 file photo, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif. is pursued by reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Nunes says he’s temporarily stepping aside from Russia probe amid ethics accusations. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Jan 25, 2018

A four-page memo that purports to show misconduct by the FBI has inspired a hashtag (#ReleaseTheMemo) and has led GOP members of Congress to call for an investigation of the way the FBI conducts business. A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the right:

What's going on inside our government?

The Augusta Chronicle: Stories of spying on Americans, missing text messages and “insurance” against Trump should have everyone concerned.

The FBI Is Looking Guilty as Hell in Russia Probe

Investor's Business Daily: Did the FBI act professional and suffer a technical glitch that erased emails, or did officials use their power to go after a president?

The Stench at Obama's DOJ and FBI

Real Clear Politics: Is the FBI worth our trust? We need an investigation to find that out.

ExploreThe left questions the motives behind the ‘secret memo.’

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