David Axelrod actually said...

"I think setting up a contrast is the right way to go."

"That would be catastrophic if we breached the debt ceiling, but if McCarthy who probably recognizes that at some level makes -- relies on Democratic votes to do it, that undoubtedly would bring in thi..."

"I thought it was telling by the way that Trump started pulling away a little. He has gone from 'My Kevin' to 'Maybe Kevin,' which reflects where McCarthy is right now."

"If you were McCarthy and his people, just to be really Machiavellian about it, is this not a good story to have out there right now that boy, if you guys don't get on board here, we may see deal cutti..."