Nunes: "Don't you think it's ridiculous to say Russians prefer Republicans over Democrats?"

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3. lol! that's exactly why this is such a scandal!

if republican had long had a policy of a warmer relationship with russia, the communication wouldn't have been nearly as controversial.

well, any electoral interference would still certainly have been a problem, but at least the communication itself would have had an innocent alternative explanation.

it's precisely because republicans have long loathed russia that it's highly suspicious. it's much harder for them to claim they weren't talking about electoral interference.