It's more than opening the door. It is kind of throwing it wide for all kinds of views. Anything that's done for reelection purposes is OK? That can't be the law.
Richard Blumenthal: “It's more than opening the door. It is kind of throwing it wide for all kinds of views. Anything that's done for…”
On the recordJanuary 28, 2020
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Blumenthal critiques the argument that actions taken for reelection purposes are acceptable, emphasizing the potential dangers to the law and democracy.
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