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From the GOP Playbook: When You Don’t Like Reality, Invent Your Own
What’s a little dystopian fantasy between comrades?
If you’ve been puzzled about what the Republicans are doing in the impeachment hearings, join the club. Half the time, it seems like their questions hurt their case. The other half of the time, they just don’t make sense. Witnesses are left scratching their heads as Republicans present one absurd conspiracy theory after another is presented.
If you were confused by questions about former DNC contractor Alexandra Chalupa or Paul Manafort’s black ledger, you’re not alone. The witnesses themselves didn’t know what Devin Nunes and Republican attorney Steve Castor were asking about.
If you’re like me and watched at least some portion of the hearings you were left with the impression that Trump is in trouble. The evidence is incontrovertible. As his $1 million donor Gordon Sondland testified, “Was there a quid pro quo? . . . the answer is yes.”
Seems pretty cut and dried. Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill grew so frustrated with the glut of red herrings that she called out Republicans, “I would ask that you please not promote politically driven falsehoods that so clearly advance Russian interests.”
