In ordinary times, William Barr's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee would have been uneventful. Barr's qualifications for the position of attorney general are extraordinary. There will be no learning curve because he has occupied this position before. Nevertheless, these are not ordinary times.
Only one other person served as AG for two different administrations. That man, John Crittenden, is not a household name. Crittenden, who served twice in the 19th century, is a mere footnote in American history. Barr, on the other hand, will be retaking the job amid a firestorm.
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