Well, I defer to commonone on that. :)

Mueller, She Wrote @MuellerSheWrote

I'm glad Garland had made Weiss special counsel. Here's why: if he weren't special counsel, he would NOT be required to provide DECLINATION decisions. For example, if he investigated Hunter for money laundering or bribery and chose not to prosecute, he will now have to tell us 1/

Also, House Republicans have said that Weiss wanted to be special counsel, but Weiss said that wasn't true. Now we know it wasn't until JUST NOW that Weiss actually asked to be special counsel, and that Garland granted it. 2/

And now, republicans will have no basis to argue that Garland or POTUS is influencing this probe because Garland will be required to report to congress if he curtails the probe or denies Weiss indictments of Hunter. 3/

Finally, if there are any crimes that were committed, and he has evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to obtain and maintain a conviction on appeal, Hunter should be prosecuted. I think every dem would agree with that. 4/

This move also blocks congress from getting documents, evidence, or testimony related to an ongoing investigation - though that was also true when Weiss was not special counsel. END/