The risk is enormous to Democrats. Even talking about censure or impeachment threatens to really agitate the Republican base.
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The guy is an animal, and I'm saying that in terms of fund-raising. If there's ever been this big of a disparity between the Republican and Democratic senatorial committees, particularly with the Democrats in the minority, I can't remember it.
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He'll be a force, but obviously it will be a blow if his signature issue goes down in flame.
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