Eleanor Norton actually said...

"Keeping Stormy Daniels and that kind of information from the electorate in order that the public not know something that might well influence who would become president of the United States."

"Oh, that has all the signs of a threat."

"Well, they really should believe what he says now because he can't afford to dig his grave any deeper, and he's already in for three years."

"I think it is important that you quickly held this hearing so we can learn from it."