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On the recordJuly 9, 2018
I do believe that there is only one guiding ideology philosophy, rule of law or rule of thumb for this President, and that is self. He changes his policy positions five times a day. He has no devotion to anything that conservative view would espouse or the Republican Party for that matter. The only guiding principle, the North Star for this President is self-interest.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Adam Schiff critiques President Trump's motivations for selecting Brett Kavanaugh, suggesting it was to ensure protection from legal scrutiny.

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