This is someone [Michael Flynn] who is considered a loyalist and as we have watched this transition process unfold, again roiled by reports of turmoil, Donald Trump seems to be really focusing right now in this initial phase on loyalists.
Lawrence O'DonnellHe sits beside the ranking Democrat Patrick Leahy who voted against Jeff Session`s nomination in that committee in 1986.
Lawrence O'DonnellWhile alcohol ... continues to wreak havoc in America, supported by a $6 billion-a-year alcohol industry advertising campaign extolling the joy of inebriation, the far less harmful drug of marijuana remains illegal and continues to ruin people's lives - only if they are caught possessing and convicted of that crime.
Lawrence O'DonnellI think the fact of the matter is this is a tough moment for democrats. But it`s also exciting to see so many people out there mobilized.
Lawrence O'Donnell