The media will desperately enjoy every second of "Hunter drama" and will be thrilled beyond belief that he will apparently go to trial.

But at the same time Weiss's elevation to special counsel just blew up almost every R conspiracy theory about the supposed political protection of Hunter.

And Weiss must now ultimately file a report explaining what he did NOT decide to charge. The transparency will further erode the conspiracy theories.

So, on balance, I'd say "good."

The Rs have, of course, just moved on to "Weiss is part of the conspiracy so this is actually the ultimate conspiracy move!" Because of course they have.

@RationalLeft: That is the nature of conspiracy theorists. Whatever doesn't suit the narrative is part of the conspiracy.

@thedisasterautist It's the necessary underpinning of all CTs. Absence of evidence is proof the coverup. Direct contradiction of the CT by evidence proves forgery or deception.