Also, the reporting was atrocious and definitely shaped the anti-Comey narrative. For example, any leaks of information that were pro-Comey or anti-Clinton were

Also, the reporting was atrocious and definitely shaped the anti-Comey narrative. For example, any leaks of information that were pro-Comey or anti-Clinton were spun as obviously Comey's doing, because no-one would dare leak anything without his support, and as proof the FBI was anti-Clinton. Meanwhile, any leaks that hurt him or helped her were taken as pure fact. It even turned out that the timing wasn't just dictated by Comey, but by the deputy director (apparently a Clinton ally) delaying telling him until well into the pre-election period. This was naturally spun as more proof the FBI were out to get Clinton. The press systematically ignored or downplayed evidence that contradicted their preferred angle.