Monday, June 06, 2016

Morning Joe goes off on Donald Trump and the Republicans party for making him their candidate.

Courtesy of HuffPo: 

On Monday, “Morning Joe” host Mika Brzezinski asked if Trump’s remarks were racist. 

“It’s completely racist,” co-host Joe Scarborough replied. “Here you have a guy that is from Indiana. From Indiana! I think his family, if I’m not mistaken, had been in the country of America longer than Trump’s grandmother.” 

Scarborough went on to criticize Republicans who are endorsing Trump, saying it’s wrong for them to denounce Trump’s latest comments while ignoring his call to ban Muslims from entering the United States. 

“They can’t be morally outraged this week when they knew what he was doing last week,” Scarborough said.

I NEVER watch Morning Joe anymore, but I have to admit it really tickles me when I see Scarborough losing his shit while being confronted with what the Republican party has become.

I remember having the same sense of vindication while watching him respond to the news that McCain had chosen Sarah Palin as his running mate back in 2008.

As it turns out Scarborough is far from the only Republican suffering buyer's remorse over Donald Trump:

Courtesy of the Washington Post: 

A growing number of Republican lawmakers and strategists fear that Donald Trump’s hostile remarks about minorities and his un­or­tho­dox strategy have imperiled his campaign at the end of a five-week head start on Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton that they hoped would fortify him heading into the general election.

So the question to ask is are they just NOW noticing that Trump is a racist, or are they just now upset because now that it threatens to damage his chances in the general election?

And if does no appear that Trump is planning on tamping things down:  

An embattled Donald Trump urgently rallied his most visible supporters to defend his attacks on a federal judge's Mexican ancestry during a conference call on Monday in which he ordered them to question the judge's credibility and impugn reporters as racists. 

"We will overcome," Trump said, according to two supporters who were on the call and requested anonymity to share their notes with Bloomberg Politics. "And I’ve always won and I’m going to continue to win. And that’s the way it is.

Well okay then.

In other Trump news is appears that there really is not much to the Donald Trump campaign for President.

Courtesy of MSNBC:

Donald Trump is a candidate without a campaign – and it’s becoming a serious problem. Republicans working to elect Trump describe a bare-bones effort debilitated by infighting, a lack of staff to carry out basic functions, minimal coordination with allies and a message that’s prisoner to Trump’s momentary whims. “Bottom line, you can hire all the top people in the world, but to what end? Trump does what he wants,” a source close to the campaign said. 

Okay so should we bother to bet on how many votes Hilary Clinton will beat Donald Trump by in the November election? Or should we bet on whether or not Trump even makes it to the general election?

I am seriously unsure.

70 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:04 PM

    And, as usual, Sarah Palin picked another loser to endorse. She is ALWAYS the kiss of death!

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    1. Anonymous3:23 PM

      The IDIOTS at c4p think Trump will pick Palin for sure as an "assassination insurance" pick!

      Am I missing something, or is that a real smack down?!

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    2. Anonymous4:07 PM

      Assassination insurance, huh? How about a 2-for-1 special? :)

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    3. Anonymous4:34 PM

      Oh my fake god, 3:23 haha

      I can't stop chuckling so it must be a smack down hahahahhaha

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    4. Anonymous4:44 PM

      I'm surprised new moderator aka sheepherder MaMcGriz allowed that. Her new "position" has gone straight to her head!

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    5. Anonymous5:19 PM

      4:44, it was made by an old poster, I'd have to go back and wade through all that much to find it (Mr L?) Anyway, I think they got it wrong about what that means exactly, heheh

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    6. Anonymous5:32 PM

      Mr L

      "No doubt, if you want assassination insurance, then you go with Palin."

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    7. myfairlady5:58 AM

      Mr L's tavern is on youtube

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  2. Anonymous2:06 PM

    When did Sarah Palin realize she hitched her horse to the wrong, very wrong, horse? And I can't wait to find out what SarahPAC generously gave to Mr, Nehlin, another loser.

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    1. Anonymous7:35 PM

      She hitched her wagon to the wrong ass.

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  3. Anonymous2:07 PM

    The judge kindly postponed trial until after the November election.

    What's Trump complaining about?

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    1. Anonymous6:32 PM

      That he didn't dismiss it.

      Trump doesn't take to being held accountable for anything.

      If worse comes to worse, what will the GOP do if he wins and is found guilty before being sworn in? Is he going to pardon himself?

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  4. WA Skeptic2:09 PM

    He'll stay on the ballot; you know our country would never survive having only one candidate on Nov. 1st, it would be too much like a coronation.

    Let's just make sure he's buried like Goldwater.

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    1. Anonymous4:01 PM

      Trump won't officially be on the ballot until after the GOP convention. I would not be surprised to see the GOP establishment figure out a way to replace him. Even though a few of them thought that Trump would become more "presidential" after he secured enough delegates, they should have known that Trump's personality has no "off" button or switch. He is what he is - an obnoxious, bigoted, misogynistic, racist buffoon.

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  5. Anonymous2:15 PM

    Trump has very little liquidity. $40 to $60 million in cash on hand

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    1. Anonymous2:30 PM

      Too bad.

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    2. Anonymous3:23 PM

      This too bad for Drumpf, 2:30.

      What if his expenses are a million dollars a day? My daddy always said however much you make, that's how much your bills will be.

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    3. Anonymous6:35 PM

      He says after convention when he is the nominee, he expects the RNC to pick up the tab for the campaign. He's spent very little, getting a free ride off the media courtesy of his outrageous statements. He has few staff and no campaign offices. He doesn't do ads either. I doubt he's spent much. But from here on out, he expects the Republicans to fund him.

      Typical Trump. Using other people's money to his own ends.

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    4. 66gardeners6:02 AM

      Since the RNC will not pick up the tab for Trump's campaign expenses until after the convention, maybe they are trying to starve the beast and break him before the convention occurs.

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  6. Anonymous2:16 PM

    I've been having the same thought today. I could seriously see The Donald pitching the ultimate fit and quitting. "Everybody's being mean to me..."

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    1. Anonymous2:30 PM

      Donald whines that people are being unfair to him. He ought to know. He has been unfair to most people for most of his life.

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  7. Anonymous2:24 PM

    It's going to be a fun summer watching Donald Trump's ego implode. He bit off way more than he could chew.

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    1. Anonymous8:23 PM

      Yes. Just over five months until the November election. Trump's racism, his bullying, his boorishness, his out right lies...they are incredible.

      I must admit I am enjoying watching the destruction of the GOP, but Trump makes me sick.

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    2. 66gardeners6:04 AM

      This is perfectly delicious.

      Everything we thought early on about how this would end for the GOP is coming to fruition. In fact, I would say it appears this schlonging of the GOP will far exceed our expectations.

      Pass the popcorn.

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  8. Anonymous2:29 PM

    An embattled Donald Trump urgently rallied his most visible supporters to defend his attacks on a federal judge's Mexican ancestry during a conference call on Monday in which he ordered them to question the judge's credibility and impugn reporters as racists.

    This reminds me of the way that Sarah Palin used to operate, rallying her supporters to attack a judge who was going to allow Levi & Bristol hearings open to the public when Sarah wanted the proceeding closed to the public. In return, the judge had to have protection going to and from the courthouse because of the threats of violence inspired by Sarah.

    She did the same thing, rallying her supporters against Joe McGinniss when he lived next door to Palin for a few months while writing a book about her. More death threats. People would not speak to Joe. Joe said that Sarah unleashed the Hounds of Hell.

    Sarah did the same thing when someone on TV said something unkind (but true) about her. She rallied her followers to demand that the person be fired, and she was usually successful.

    Rallying people to attack the judge, or hate all Mexicans or Muslims is a form of scapegoating. It is a tactic that we have seen used by ugly dictators to consolidate most of the population around them while attacking a person or a group of people. Trump rallies people to attack reporters while the first amendment guarantees a free press and freedom of speech. Both Trump and Palin are dangerous that way, making up for their weaknesses.

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    1. Anonymous4:05 PM

      Another thing everyone should realize about Trump - he selectively contributes to campaigns as a way of "buying" future favors from lawmakers. Trump always has some info about each one, or a stupid nickname he attaches to them, so they are afraid to speak out against him.

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    2. Anonymous4:20 AM

      @Anonymous 2:29 PM

      'Rallying people to attack the judge, or hate all Mexicans or Muslims is a form of scapegoating. '

      Trump hates us Blacks too. He insinuated that voters should never even consider putting another Black person in the White House. He insinuated us Blacks are not good enough to occupy the office of the President of the U.S.
      It is our country too. And we certainly ARE good enough to be in the White House.

      I am so proud of President Obama.

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  9. Anonymous2:54 PM

    WATCH: MSNBC hosts destroy Trump spokeswoman Katrina Pierson’s pathetic attempts to justify her candidate’s racism

    http://www.salon.com/2016/06/06/watch_msnbc_hosts_destroy_trump_spokeswoman_katrina_piersons_pathetic_attempts_to_justify_her_candidates_racism/

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  10. Anonymous3:12 PM

    It's not the people that watch cable news that are going to vote for Trump. He's romancing the disenfranchised white voters, they are poor, they don't have cable TV, they are going full on "cletus, jimmy-joe-bob" crazy for him and they have registered to vote for the first time.

    Should be interesting, and by the way, the talking heads are stepping it back a little too little and a little too late. They own this, even if they pretend to be horrified by him now.

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    1. Anonymous4:08 PM

      I read something earlier during the primary season that Trump has actually not brought that many new voters into the gop. Instead, many of his votes during the primary elections were from those who normally only vote during general elections, but not during primaries.

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    2. 66gardeners6:25 AM

      How do you explain Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island overwhelming voting for Trump on April 26 when Cruz and Rubio were still in this? Trump won every district and every county in those states.

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    3. 66gardeners5:05 PM

      Cruz and Kasich not Cruz abnd Rubio

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  11. I have worked for hundreds of campaigns, from small parties, major parties, and lots and lots of independents. In campaigns, office politics are accelerated, usually have a large group off people with many a few overworked people picking up the slack for dozens..iy can be very rewarding, but usually you work your butt off and hope you get paid...that being said, I just cant imagine how bad it is within that organization, none of my usual sources know anything because they wouldn't go near Trump or anyone that worked for him, and these election gypsies will do practically anything for campaign cash...hilarious

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    1. Anonymous4:31 PM

      Whoa! I enjoyed reading your post and think your insight is probably dead on!

      It's always fun when the boss is an over-riding bully.

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  12. Anonymous3:21 PM

    A Clinton-Warren ticket gets closer to reality: Progressives just might get their original dream candidate

    Harry Reid is already exploring ways to fill Warren's Senate seat if she's Clinton's VP pick

    http://www.salon.com/2016/06/06/a_clinton_warren_ticket_gets_closer_to_reality_progressives_just_might_get_their_original_dream_candidate/

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    1. Anonymous4:26 PM

      This will give me the sads. I want Warren to be president in 2020 and don't want to risk Warren and Clinton having a falling out before that time.

      Warren does not need to be vice president to be president in 2020. Hell, she could be president now, but chooses to complete her work in the Senate, i believe.

      My dream is for Warren to sit on the Supreme Court with Obama.

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    2. Anonymous6:39 PM

      Warren and Hillary are not a good fit together. They disagree on some fundamentals, significantly on finance,banks,wallstreet.

      Warren would be wasted as Hillary's VP.

      Plus, if Warren didn't want to be president, what makes anyone think she'd be willing to be vice president, a much weaker role. Perhaps the weakest position in our government.

      She would be a fool to say yes.

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  13. Pat in MA3:23 PM

    During his conference call "rallying his supporters" to defend his attacks on the judge, one of the supporters, Jan Brewer, pointed out that the day before someone from his campaign sent out a directive to surrogates to stop talking about the Trump U lawsuit. The Donakd lost his shit over this apparently:

    http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-06-06/trump-orders-surrogates-to-intensify-criticism-of-judge-and-journalists

    There is not enough popcorn in the world.....

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    1. Anonymous3:54 AM

      @Pat in MA 3:23 PM

      'There is not enough popcorn in the world.....'
      *******************
      LOL

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  14. Anonymous3:48 PM

    It's like the past 8 years of having to put up with Republican bullshit is finally being hit with some fantastically satisfying Karma. Election night is going to make it all worthwhile.

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    1. 66gardeners6:27 AM

      Headline: "Trump Schlongs GOP with his small hands!"

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  15. Anonymous3:51 PM

    Obama Is Eager to Hit the Stump for Hillary Clinton and Shred Donald Trump

    http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/07/us/politics/obama-is-eager-to-hit-the-stump-for-hillary-clinton-and-shred-donald-trump.html

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    1. Anonymous4:20 PM

      I know my president will not let me down and will have America holding her collective sides from the laughter at his comic wit as he gently roasts and then chars the duck that is Donald.

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    2. Anonymous5:02 PM

      Best description of the campaign I anticipate. I'm ready to ride, full speed ahead on the Schadenfreude Express!

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  16. Anonymous3:52 PM

    He's imploding in a yuuuuuuge fashion. We will see if his ego will recover enough to act, er, presidential. -sjp

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  17. Anonymous3:59 PM

    The Drumpf implosion may be YOOOOGE!

    "WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida's attorney general personally solicited a political contribution from Donald Trump around the same time her office deliberated joining an investigation of alleged fraud at Trump University and its affiliates

    The new disclosure from Attorney General Pam Bondi's spokesman to The Associated Press on Monday provides additional details around the unusual circumstances of Trump's $25,000 donation to Bondi. After the money came in, Bondi's office nixed suing Trump.

    http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/florida-ag-asked-trump-for-donation-before-nixing-trump-u-lawsuit?

    Being Drumpf and a "donation" to a Tea Party Atty General, you know there is more!

    "The money came from a Trump family foundation in apparent violation of rules surrounding political activities by charities. A political group backing Bondi's re-election, called And Justice for All, reported receiving the check Sept. 17, 2013 — four days after Bondi publicly announced she was considering joining a New York state probe of Trump University's activities."

    OOOOOOPS!

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    1. Anonymous6:28 AM

      Bondi may wind up indicted

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  18. Anonymous3:59 PM

    Trump 2016 is turning out to be a lot like what a Palin presidential campaign would have looked like.

    Palin's ignorance, thin skin and refusal to listen to experienced hired hands endlessly sabotaged the McCain/Palin campaign. How is Trump going to attract the best GOP campaign talent, and keep them on board, and keep them inspired to do their best work, when he's constantly ignoring them, undermining them, or throwing them under the bus depending on what side of the bed he woke up on today?

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    1. Anonymous4:37 PM

      Trump presidency like Palin governorship? Will Melania call the West Wing warning of what mood he's in a TAWD did daily?

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    2. Anonymous4:51 PM

      *as TAWD

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  19. It's pretty funny to see the republicans trying to shut trump up. Doesn't he know he is not to blatently show the racism he is suppose to be racist but not act like it. They are shocked, shocked i tell you that a racist is in the Republican Party! Lol lol lol

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  20. Anonymous4:10 PM

    Just read that Trump hires contractors and the refuses to pay them etc. We had a mayor in Fairbanks that pulled that on some contractors.

    Watching Trump implode is wonderful. I doubt he has any friends to fall back on. Oh yeah, palin, shit goes to leg.

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  21. Anonymous4:11 PM

    Wasn't too long ago that Mika and Joke had their nose waaay up his hindquarters. Why the sudden change of heart? Trump hasn't changed one bit.

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    1. My very same thoughts. Though I am glad to see the change in them, why now and not then? tRump was clearly a disgusting, dangerous choice from the very beginning.

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    2. Anonymous3:58 AM

      @Anonymous 4:11 PM

      I was thinking the same thing.

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  22. Anonymous4:25 PM

    Michael Reagan, the conservative son of President Ronald Reagan, declared today he won’t be voting for Donald Trump tomorrow, and he strongly believes his father would do the same.

    http://www.mediaite.com/online/reagans-son-if-my-dad-was-alive-i-doubt-he-would-support-trump-as-nominee/

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  23. Anita Winecooler4:31 PM

    Poor Paul Ryan, thought Mein Trump would burn his bridges and bow out, Ryan bought a shiny new pandorra's box and just now realizes he was sold cheap goods? Yeah, he "self funded", saving the GOP moolah, but who down ticket wants an endorsement from someone who has his own African American?
    He's holding the GOP by the short and curlies, and the world knows it.

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  24. Anonymous5:00 PM

    The only Mika/Joe moments worth watching are those captured in an "interview" with Russell Brand. Brand totally exposed the illusion of intelligence portrayed on that program. It was a thing of awesome beauty.

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    1. Anonymous5:18 PM

      Was it this one?
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZCEVd1r-bU

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    2. Anonymous6:50 PM

      Yep. That's it. The combined IQ of the three burbling idiots probably doesn't come close to Brand's. Of course, he doesn't come from a culture where adult people are paid big money to hide their university degrees behind third grade personalities.

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    3. Anonymous7:05 PM

      Yay me! There's also an aftermath YT where Mika mentioned him and he clearly unnerved her by that appearance. Good for him!

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  25. Anonymous5:29 PM

    I don't get the morning joe change of heart either. I don't trust them.

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    1. Anonymous6:22 PM

      I don't trust any media anymore.
      Sensationalism, and nothing else.
      I'll make my own decisions, thank you.
      Unfortunately, many rely on every word as truth.

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    2. Anonymous6:31 AM

      I haunt Joe Scarborough

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  26. Anonymous6:30 PM

    "the4ir" candidate?

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    1. Anonymous8:14 PM

      Typo. Instead, let's ridicule how many posters don't know the correct use of apostrophes. Will that suffice?

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    2. Anonymous10:50 PM

      Like Griffin, I had quit watching Morning Joe, but have resumed, since Drumpf said he wouldn't call in anymore - b/c they had "turned to hate" In tonight's speech his family looked like they were attending a wake - everyone was noticeably subdued, and the Drumpfster had obviously taken his meds... they'll wear off by Thursday or so. But the press smells blood now, and they'll need fresh meat, since the primaries are over. He could face a Rico indictment, if the TX and FL AG stories flesh out. Stay tuned, gang - it's gonna be a barn burner.

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  27. Lori Klausutis6:48 AM

    "I haunt Joe Scarborough"

    x2

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  28. Editorial staff meeting agenda:
    Review ratings.
    Finger in air.
    Feign indignity.
    Pivot away from Trump.
    Pretend we have always been offended by Trump.
    Let Trump campaign know it's not personal.
    Yes to dinner and drinks with Donald.
    Golf with Donald on Saturday.

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