But at the same time, the fact that two-thirds of New Yorkers, people who live in the city, told 'The New York Times' that they oppose it, and we see opposition in the country. The people opposing it are not bigots.
David Gergen discusses the public opposition to the mosque and cultural center, emphasizing that many who oppose it are not motivated by bigotry.
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We're entering some kind of the most dangerous days of Donald Trump's presidency. He is erratic.
I don't think Trump is out of the woods, even though his poll numbers are not only staying up, they have actually been strengthened some.
No, their problem is Anderson, he's got more support back in their districts in their states than they do and that gives him enormous -- it gives him enormous leverage against them.
If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.
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