Trump: Day 565
-141st Day at Trump Golf Club
-184th Day at Trump Property
-Lawyers Reject Terms 4 Interview
-Trump Ally GOP Rep Collins Arrested
-Club Members Secretly Running VA
-Laying Off 40 Who ID Financial Risk
-Deficit Jumps 20% After Tax Law
-Opening 1.6M Acres 4 Fracking
-141st Day at Trump Golf Club
-184th Day at Trump Property
-Lawyers Reject Terms 4 Interview
-Trump Ally GOP Rep Collins Arrested
-Club Members Secretly Running VA
-Laying Off 40 Who ID Financial Risk
-Deficit Jumps 20% After Tax Law
-Opening 1.6M Acres 4 Fracking
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Day 670 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 670 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 522 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Day 522 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #fakenews #TrumpLies
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Day 309 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
Day 309 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
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Day 131 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 131 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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Day 131 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 131 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Weird WH statement on the letter Rand gave to Putin:
“At Senator Paul’s request, Trump provided a letter of introduction. In the letter, [Trump] mentioned topics of interest that Senator Paul wanted to discuss with President Putin.”
Weird WH statement on the letter Rand gave to Putin:
“At Senator Paul’s request, Trump provided a letter of introduction. In the letter, [Trump] mentioned topics of interest that Senator Paul wanted to discuss with President Putin.”
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Rand Paul, this morning, made it seem as if he was delivering a letter to Putin that Trump wanted delivered.
Now, the WH is saying that Paul asked for Trump to write the letter and basically determined what was in it.
Rand Paul, this morning, made it seem as if he was delivering a letter to Putin that Trump wanted delivered.
Now, the WH is saying that Paul asked for Trump to write the letter and basically determined what was in it.
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Day 58 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
Day 58 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
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North Korea rejects US proposal to slash nuclear arsenal after Trump said nuclear threat was over: report hill.cm/1ZQolSm
North Korea rejects US proposal to slash nuclear arsenal after Trump said nuclear threat was over: report hill.cm/1ZQolSm
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Day 7 of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial on financial fraud charges in the United States District Court in Alexandria, VA.
Day 7 of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial on financial fraud charges in the United States District Court in Alexandria, VA.
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Trump has seethed to confidants that he views the Manafort charges as "a warning shot" from Mueller. He has told those close to him that as he watches the courtroom proceedings, he fears that Don Jr. could at some point be the one on trial.
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Trump has seethed to confidants that he views the Manafort charges as "a warning shot" from Mueller. He has told those close to him that as he watches the courtroom proceedings, he fears that Don Jr. could at some point be the one on trial.
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Trump is at his New Jersey golf club, marking his 141st day at a Trump golf club and his 184th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
Trump is at his New Jersey golf club, marking his 141st day at a Trump golf club and his 184th day at a Trump property since taking office at our expense.
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An NBC News analysis of FEC filings and social media shows Republican groups, foreign countries and federal agencies have spent big money at Trump's D.C. hotel.
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An NBC News analysis of FEC filings and social media shows Republican groups, foreign countries and federal agencies have spent big money at Trump's D.C. hotel.
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According to hundreds of FOIA'd docs reported on by ProPublica, three Mar-a-Lago members who are not government employees (including Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter) are issuing guidance at the Department of Veterans Affairs. propublica.org/article/ike-pe…
According to hundreds of FOIA'd docs reported on by ProPublica, three Mar-a-Lago members who are not government employees (including Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter) are issuing guidance at the Department of Veterans Affairs. propublica.org/article/ike-pe…
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Trump’s lawyers have rejected Mueller's latest terms for an interview in the Russia investigation and are seeking a narrower scope, NYT reports.
Source say that Trump's lawyers don't want him answering questions about whether he obstructed justice.
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Trump’s lawyers have rejected Mueller's latest terms for an interview in the Russia investigation and are seeking a narrower scope, NYT reports.
Source say that Trump's lawyers don't want him answering questions about whether he obstructed justice.
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Law enforcement officials who have worked with Mueller believe that he will try to use every tool he has to get Trump to answer questions and that he'll probably subpoena Trump to testify if he does not agree to be questioned voluntarily.
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Law enforcement officials who have worked with Mueller believe that he will try to use every tool he has to get Trump to answer questions and that he'll probably subpoena Trump to testify if he does not agree to be questioned voluntarily.
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Reminder as a possible Trump-Mueller interview continues to go back and forth: Last year, Trump said he would "100 percent" be willing to testify under oath if he were asked by Mueller. nbcnews.com/politics/white…
Reminder as a possible Trump-Mueller interview continues to go back and forth: Last year, Trump said he would "100 percent" be willing to testify under oath if he were asked by Mueller. nbcnews.com/politics/white…
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William Ruckelshaus, ex-acting FBI director & Deputy A.G.: "Trump is acting with a desperation I’ve seen only once before in Washington: 45 years ago when President Richard M. Nixon ordered the firing of special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox." washingtonpost.com/opinions/only-…
William Ruckelshaus, ex-acting FBI director & Deputy A.G.: "Trump is acting with a desperation I’ve seen only once before in Washington: 45 years ago when President Richard M. Nixon ordered the firing of special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox." washingtonpost.com/opinions/only-…
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44 years ago, today
44 years ago, today
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@maddow has obtained a secret audio recording of Devin Nunes at a Republican fundraiser. He makes lengthy and controversial remarks about the Russia probe.
Read about the recording here.
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@maddow has obtained a secret audio recording of Devin Nunes at a Republican fundraiser. He makes lengthy and controversial remarks about the Russia probe.
Read about the recording here.
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The administrator of the General Services Administration, which manages the FBI HQ project, may have misled Congress about W.H. involvement in the project, according to a soon-to-be published report from the agency's inspector general.
washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…
The administrator of the General Services Administration, which manages the FBI HQ project, may have misled Congress about W.H. involvement in the project, according to a soon-to-be published report from the agency's inspector general.
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Trump-ally Republican Rep. Chris Collins surrendered to the FBI this morning on securities fraud-related charges, prosecutors said.
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Trump-ally Republican Rep. Chris Collins surrendered to the FBI this morning on securities fraud-related charges, prosecutors said.
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List of people charged with/pleading to crimes:
-Trump's 2nd campaign mgr
-Trump's deputy campaign mgr
-Trump's national security adviser
--Trump's 1st campaign mgr (battery charges later dropped)
-Trump's first congressional endorser
List of people charged with/pleading to crimes:
-Trump's 2nd campaign mgr
-Trump's deputy campaign mgr
-Trump's national security adviser
--Trump's 1st campaign mgr (battery charges later dropped)
-Trump's first congressional endorser
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Here's the indictment for Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY). Feds announced insider trading charges against him and his son's this morning. Collins was an early supporter of Trump's presidential campaign.
documentcloud.org/documents/4639…
Here's the indictment for Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY). Feds announced insider trading charges against him and his son's this morning. Collins was an early supporter of Trump's presidential campaign.
documentcloud.org/documents/4639…
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VIDEO: Rep. Chris Collins speaking on his phone at last summer's White House Congressional Picnic. The photo was taken at approximately 7:17 p.m. According to the indictment, Collins called his son Cameron at 7:16 p.m. (VIDEO: CBS)
VIDEO: Rep. Chris Collins speaking on his phone at last summer's White House Congressional Picnic. The photo was taken at approximately 7:17 p.m. According to the indictment, Collins called his son Cameron at 7:16 p.m. (VIDEO: CBS)
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REMINDER: One of the biggest defenders of Trump keeping his tax returns secret was this guy --->
REMINDER: One of the biggest defenders of Trump keeping his tax returns secret was this guy --->
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GOP Rep. Chris Collins charged with insider trading today. Here he is accusing Democrats of corruption.
GOP Rep. Chris Collins charged with insider trading today. Here he is accusing Democrats of corruption.
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Lot of insider trading allegations vs Team Trump. EG First HHS Secretary Tom Price pbs.org/newshour/natio… ; Commerce Secy Wilbur Ross has faced multiple accusations including this by EU Parliamentarians after Irish banking crisis
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Lot of insider trading allegations vs Team Trump. EG First HHS Secretary Tom Price pbs.org/newshour/natio… ; Commerce Secy Wilbur Ross has faced multiple accusations including this by EU Parliamentarians after Irish banking crisis
motherjones.com/politics/2017/…
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The Trump admin is laying off about 40 staffers at the Office of Financial Research, according to Reuters.
The office, created as part of Dodd-Frank, is tasked with identifying financial risks and stress on global financial markets.
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The Trump admin is laying off about 40 staffers at the Office of Financial Research, according to Reuters.
The office, created as part of Dodd-Frank, is tasked with identifying financial risks and stress on global financial markets.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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For years, US evangelicals have cultivated ties with Russia, including a 2015 meeting with Franklin Graham & Putin in Russia.
Those ties are under scrutiny following reports Mariia Butina was attempting to exploit the National Prayer Breakfast.
religionnews.com/2018/08/07/the…
For years, US evangelicals have cultivated ties with Russia, including a 2015 meeting with Franklin Graham & Putin in Russia.
Those ties are under scrutiny following reports Mariia Butina was attempting to exploit the National Prayer Breakfast.
religionnews.com/2018/08/07/the…
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Sen. Bill Nelson says that Russian operatives have "penetrated" some of Florida's election systems ahead of the midterms.
"They have already penetrated certain counties in the state and they now have free rein to move about."
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Sen. Bill Nelson says that Russian operatives have "penetrated" some of Florida's election systems ahead of the midterms.
"They have already penetrated certain counties in the state and they now have free rein to move about."
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New sanctions on Russia for Skripal poisoning could affect hundreds of millions of dollars in exports of sensitive national security goods.
- Is this why Russia divested US assets?
- What was in Rand Paul's letter?
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New sanctions on Russia for Skripal poisoning could affect hundreds of millions of dollars in exports of sensitive national security goods.
- Is this why Russia divested US assets?
- What was in Rand Paul's letter?
nbcnews.com/politics/donal…
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Maybe the headline for this 'Russian Sanction' story should have referenced this?
Maybe the headline for this 'Russian Sanction' story should have referenced this?
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"It came without warning. As workers were busy preparing forecasts and alerts at a National Weather Service center in Maryland on Wednesday morning, they were suddenly interrupted by a message in Chinese piped over the building’s intercom." washingtonpost.com/news/capital-w…
"It came without warning. As workers were busy preparing forecasts and alerts at a National Weather Service center in Maryland on Wednesday morning, they were suddenly interrupted by a message in Chinese piped over the building’s intercom." washingtonpost.com/news/capital-w…
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China says it'll impose tariffs on an additional $16,000,000,000 in U.S. autos and energy products.
China's going after vehicles like large passenger cars and motorcycles, as well as coal, grease, Vaseline, asphalt & plastic products & recyclables.
cnbc.com/2018/08/08/chi…
China says it'll impose tariffs on an additional $16,000,000,000 in U.S. autos and energy products.
China's going after vehicles like large passenger cars and motorcycles, as well as coal, grease, Vaseline, asphalt & plastic products & recyclables.
cnbc.com/2018/08/08/chi…
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A shipment of soybeans worth more than $20,000,000 has been bobbing aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean for a month, a casualty of the escalating trade war between China and the U.S., according to The Guardian.
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A shipment of soybeans worth more than $20,000,000 has been bobbing aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean for a month, a casualty of the escalating trade war between China and the U.S., according to The Guardian.
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The Trump admin is starting the process of opening up 1,600,000 acres of California public land to fracking and conventional oil drilling. sacbee.com/latest-news/ar…
The Trump admin is starting the process of opening up 1,600,000 acres of California public land to fracking and conventional oil drilling. sacbee.com/latest-news/ar…
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21 Senate Dems are criticizing Jeff Sessions for his decision to rescind affirmative action guidance memos, which instructed schools how to legally consider the race of applicants.
"There is a coordinated and systematic effort to undermine the law."buzzfeednews.com/article/domini…
21 Senate Dems are criticizing Jeff Sessions for his decision to rescind affirmative action guidance memos, which instructed schools how to legally consider the race of applicants.
"There is a coordinated and systematic effort to undermine the law."buzzfeednews.com/article/domini…
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DeVos' family's yacht flies a Cayman flag: It's “flag of convenience” allows owners to call themselves foreigners for tax purposes “a scheme that allows wealthy Americans to..glean the lucrative benefits offered by offshore tax havens” rawstory.com/2018/08/heres-…
DeVos' family's yacht flies a Cayman flag: It's “flag of convenience” allows owners to call themselves foreigners for tax purposes “a scheme that allows wealthy Americans to..glean the lucrative benefits offered by offshore tax havens” rawstory.com/2018/08/heres-…
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Multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell The Daily Beast that Omarosa Manigault-Newman secretly recorded conversations with Trump.
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Multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell The Daily Beast that Omarosa Manigault-Newman secretly recorded conversations with Trump.
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In case you're wondering, D.C. does have a one-party consent law, which makes it legal for someone to record another person in the conversation without their consent.
thedailybeast.com/omarosa-secret…
In case you're wondering, D.C. does have a one-party consent law, which makes it legal for someone to record another person in the conversation without their consent.
thedailybeast.com/omarosa-secret…
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There is always a tweet
There is always a tweet
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Kris Kobach's office is now responsible for the recount of his gubernatorial primary race.
What could possibly go wrong with the guy who ran the phony voter integrity commission & was sentenced to ethics school?
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Kris Kobach's office is now responsible for the recount of his gubernatorial primary race.
What could possibly go wrong with the guy who ran the phony voter integrity commission & was sentenced to ethics school?
kansascity.com/news/politics-…
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Three children died after being physically restrained at youth facilities run by the same man, so Texas stopped sending foster children to his centers. Then the U.S. government tossed him a new source of money: immigrant kids
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Three children died after being physically restrained at youth facilities run by the same man, so Texas stopped sending foster children to his centers. Then the U.S. government tossed him a new source of money: immigrant kids
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Last month, a cargo van transporting eight Central American mothers separated from their children crashed in San Marcos.
Even though the women reported injuries, ICE repeatedly denied the crash ever took place, according to the Texas Observer.
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Last month, a cargo van transporting eight Central American mothers separated from their children crashed in San Marcos.
Even though the women reported injuries, ICE repeatedly denied the crash ever took place, according to the Texas Observer.
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He used to write and edit for anti-Muslim hate groups.
Now he’s a spokesman for ICE.
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He used to write and edit for anti-Muslim hate groups.
Now he’s a spokesman for ICE.
nj.com/opinion/index.…
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Why would GOP candidates talk immigration/MS-13/National Anthem rather than economic growth/tax-cuts/free trade?
Because that motivates whites without college degrees, who in Trump era represent most GOP voters.
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Why would GOP candidates talk immigration/MS-13/National Anthem rather than economic growth/tax-cuts/free trade?
Because that motivates whites without college degrees, who in Trump era represent most GOP voters.
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Top Trump official settles lawsuit alleging he outed a gay man at previous job: report hill.cm/258zW5C
Top Trump official settles lawsuit alleging he outed a gay man at previous job: report hill.cm/258zW5C
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The day in corruption:
Make America Grift Again
The day in corruption:
Make America Grift Again
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90 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
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90 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
IWillVote.com
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Daily reminder...
Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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Devin Nunes: "If Sessions won't un-recuse and Mueller won't clear the president, we're the only ones -- which is really the danger. That's why I keep, and thank you for saying it by the way, I mean, we have to keep all these seats." msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
Devin Nunes: "If Sessions won't un-recuse and Mueller won't clear the president, we're the only ones -- which is really the danger. That's why I keep, and thank you for saying it by the way, I mean, we have to keep all these seats." msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/…
