Well, that was a disastrous press briefing

[struggle4progress]

Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large
Updated 8:10 PM ET, Thu February 8, 2018

... Shah tried to argue that because Porter hadn't allegedly hit any of the women during his time in the White House, it was more an issue for the background check people ... Shah painted Kelly as .. unaware that the FBI had been told by both of Porter's ex-wives that he had abused them ...Shah said that communications director Hope Hicks, who has been dating Porter, had "recused" herself from some conversations about the situation.

But, we know -- again thanks to CNN reporting -- that Hicks was one of a handful of people involved in the crafting of Kelly's first -- and hugely supportive -- statement on Porter ...

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/08/politics/raj-shah-press-briefing/index.html

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. ENOUGH OF YOUR BULLSHIT, you knew he beat women and that is WHY

you like him so much!


(not speaking to the OP)

[underpants]

2. Where did they get THIS GUY from?

I saw him last night. Had no idea they had another stooge onboard.

[msongs]

3. easy to remember the truth but lies they are much harder to recall nt

[PJMcK]

4. Awful lot of recusal going on in the Trump White House (n/t)

[lagomorph777]

5. Isn't Hicks pretty nuts for dating this monster?

I mean, for heaven's sake, how much warning does she need?

[PJMcK]

6. She's pretty nuts, period

To be a part of Trump's inner circle means there's something wrong in her head.

I don't give a damn about her personal relationships. She's an adult. It's the work she does in her job that I find offensive.

To be clear, no one, woman or man, should be abused in any way. Our culture should progress beyond such behavior.

[onethatcares]

7. and there you have it folks.

all indications are that Porter will not stop the domestic abuse. He might back off for a while. Hell, he might even have a come to Jesus moment. But to actually date him, knowing his capabilities, is nucking futz.

Does she have dreams of "rescuing" himself from himself?

She should see a shrink and get it out of her system.

This is my opinion only.

[Afromania]

8. That seems to be their goto for hair splitting. "x didn't do it while in the WH so they get a

mulligan".