. And now, here we are again, with Republicans questioning whether Trump should be dealt with directly by a Senate conviction or ignored and left alone — ideally, they privately say, to slink off into retirement.
Trump, of course, is an extreme example of how complicated this debate can be. But he’s far from the only complex case. For years, Nancy Pelosi has been the archetypal boogeyman for conservatives. Hundreds of millions of dollars in advertising has been devoted towards making her — to use the hackneyed phrase — the “face” of the Democratic Party. In some cycles and races, it worked. But, well, she’s Speaker now. And aone week ago had her as the most popular of the congressional leaders.
All of which is not to say that the elevate-your-worst-opponent gambit is a money pit, much less one that will ultimately result in that opponent becoming president. Hardly.He did so with a strategically timed phone call to a Georgetown Law School student who had been victimized by the conservative radio host for advocating that birth control be covered by insurance. Sandra Fluke was as shocked as anyone to hear the president on the other line as she waited in MSNBC’s green room.
Democrats may make some gains by placing Greene in the spotlight that Trump has vacated. They may raise money too. But so has Greene, who has been showered with news coverage, and — with remarkable self-awareness —“When you draw attention to a troll you also empower that troll. It’s just a decision you have to make. It is mutually assured attention,” said Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior Obama aide. “Everyone wins and America loses.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
Will someone ask trump's attorney if he defends hate speech? Freedom of speech has limits.
InsurrectionHasConsequences
Recap: House Managers showed great video. Trump’s lawyers sucked. The trial is Constitutional.
As a veteran who served our country, I want to thank every American who did NOT vote for tRump... for YOUR service to our country.
That was a disaster for trump. It was entertaining to see.
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