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Trump's Russia Admission Is No Mere Scandal. It's a Betrayal.
Accepting help “to get information on an opponent” was an ugly and unpatriotic act.
So much for national loyalty.
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During a presidential campaign, accepting help from Russia “to get information on an opponent” is an ugly and unpatriotic act. It casts contempt on the countless people who have put their lives on the line for our republic and the principles for which it stands.
In 2007 and 2008, I was honored to work with the campaign of Senator Barack Obama as an occasional, informal adviser. I received plenty of ideas from friends, acquaintances and strangers about how to win the presidency.