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“Rudy Giuliani would bring conflicts of interest into any Senate confirmation hearing that would be impossible to clear if confirmation hearings operate under the same gravitational forces that they used to in the pre-Trump era.”

Quote by Lawrence O'Donnell

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Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell is a renowned political analyst and journalist. Born on November 7, 1951, he is known for his in-depth analysis and commentary on political events. more

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