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On the recordJanuary 11, 2021
I think it's interesting that this story surfaced. And that coupled with Liz Cheney's decision, does create a permission structure for those members of the House and Senate who want to break with the President.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod discusses the implications of Mitch McConnell's stance and Liz Cheney's decision on Republican members considering breaking from Trump.

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