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JHB

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13. Hey, Al Franken got tossed overboard for not actually doing anything, so let the High Standards reign

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Wed Feb 4, 2026, 12:06 PM

Feb 4

My own opinion is that Clinton had contact with Epstein because Epstein drew people with lots of money, which made Clinton's fundraising radar start pinging ka-ching, but if he took part in any of the other goings-on, he can roast.

And frankly, if that latter is the case, we'd actually gain votes by selling tickets to brush sauce on him.

Like I said, I don't think it goes there for him, but if I'm mistaken I'm not the least bit inclined to defend him. Wasn't thrilled with what he did in the 90s (WHILE REPUBLICANS MADE NO SECRET THEY WERE HUNTING FOR THINGS TO PIN ON HIM), but Monica was an adult and the Republicans were so painfully hypocritical.

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Comeback Kid' no more: Dems aren't protecting the Clintons from Epstein scrutiny [View all] question everything Feb 4 OP

I think the Clintons don't want to be part of the circus Easterncedar Feb 4 #1

if epstein had anything on clinton that would be out in 2016 rampartd Feb 4 #7

And underlined in red, or something! electric_blue68 Feb 5 #25

I think there might be something else going on here... EarlG Feb 4 #2

It only sets a precedent in terms of norms and perception newdeal2 Feb 4 #3

I see this story as a nothingburger. Raven123 Feb 4 #4

The Clintons will show the nation they are good people. Kid Berwyn Feb 4 #5

It's mainly "Teh Deep State" that's going to be in the crosshairs in the upcoming House investigation AZJonnie Feb 4 #6

What a bullshit article from politico. The Democrats aren't protecting the Clintons, in fact they were publicly lostincalifornia Feb 4 #8

Weird article, like the "research" about the Democratic Party was Wikipedia and their mom or Uncle Stan. betsuni Feb 4 #16

Well said betsuni. lostincalifornia Feb 4 #17

The Clintons will be fine. Tommy Carcetti Feb 4 #9

Trump sounds scared. No more LoCk hEr UP! leftstreet Feb 4 #10

Good catch. Reminds me of what he said about Maxwell... Qutzupalotl Feb 4 #11

Comeback Kid was a phrase from 1992...that was 34 years ago! Prairie Gates Feb 4 #12

Hey, Al Franken got tossed overboard for not actually doing anything, so let the High Standards reign JHB Feb 4 #13

Maybe not the younger ones.. Lovie777 Feb 4 #14

I don't think Bill and Hillary need protection. comradebillyboy Feb 4 #15

The MAGA GOP invited two honey badgers over JCMach1 Feb 4 #19

thank you Skittles Feb 5 #24

Indeed she was not. Even 5 yr olds know... 3catwoman3 Feb 5 #27

My main lesson from defending Bill the last time was, never again put an individual above the party's AGENDA. UTUSN Feb 4 #18

No... lame54 Feb 4 #21

Not reframing what I lived. UTUSN Feb 4 #22

They need to drop Trump's name as much as possible lame54 Feb 4 #20

MaddowBlog-As Clintons prepare to answer questions about Epstein, Trump balks LetMyPeopleVote Feb 5 #23

The King of Delay JBTaurus83 Feb 5 #26

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