Mueller Hot Take 12,000,006
1) Ultimately, this reminds me of Iran Contra. Prosecutors were able (for a time, anyway) to get North, Poindexter, and McFarland -- but could never tie the funneling of money to the Contras to President Regan.
2) I agree that the firing of Comey and the "Russia if you're listening.." campaign speech tend to undercut the report's conclusion, but what do I know?
3) We still don't know what SDNY will conclude.
4) Let's be real: it's a big win for Trump. It will likely give him a popularity boost (we'll know in about a week), and (in the minds of many) it supports his assertion that this has been a witchhunt, This means it is not a good day for America or its Constitution. Trump will now feel emboldened to attack the media and attempt to suppress critics -- especially the late night hosts and SNL. It does not bode well for 2020.
5) Let's also be real: Americans vote their pocketbooks. So far, the Trump tax reforms have been unpopular with average Americans, while at the same time raising the deficit. Meanwhile, there are indicators that a recession is looming.
6) We all need to keep resisting and stay woke. There are other battles, other issues, and other days. Move on to those.
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