The line to get into the Comey hearing is absolutely insane

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Line to get into the Comey hearing.
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The hottest seat in Washington, D.C., on Thursday is not in the bar giving out free drinks whenever President Trump tweets today (although that might be the most fun one). It is, of course, a spot at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing for former FBI Director James Comey.

And the line to get in proves it. People reportedly started queuing at 4:15 a.m. ET:

Needless to say, it doesn't look like everyone will be getting in:

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That being said, not everyone has to wait in line:

Walk the line, below. Jeva Lange

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Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.