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4. It sounds like he was trying to get ahead of that

Reply to JBTaurus83 (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 02:33 PM

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One reporter asked him (paraphrased) what that shows about his judgement that he was so close to the guy and didn't suspect anything. I have to admit that that doesn't really seem fair, but I guess it needed to be asked. Reporters do seem to find their courage when questioning Dems I've noticed.

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