Barr didn't actually confirm spying.  He didn't even confirm wrongdoing.  Barr: I think spying on a political campaign is a big deal. … There were a lot of rules put in place to make sure that there’s an adequate basis before our law enforcement agencies get involved in political surveillance. I’m not suggesting those rules were violated, but I think it’s important to look at that. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.): But you’re not suggesting that spying occurred? Barr: I don’t … well … I guess you could — I think spying did occur. Yes, I think spying did occur. But the question is whether it was predicated, adequately predicated. And I’m not suggesting that it wasn’t adequately predicated. But I need to explore  He's trying to have it both ways.   "Adequately predicated" is lawyer talk for a fully legal law enforcement investigation. Barr got the headlines he wanted, but he also admitted he has zero evidence.