The folks like myself that do this for a living, we were expecting a regular campaign had built the databases, done all the new social media, learned our lessons from [Barack] Obama whipping us twice on how to do voter contact, and then Donald Trump gets in it and turns it into a national election.
Melissa Harris-PerryYou are five times more likely to be killed by your abuser if your abuser can get their hands on a gun. That`s not a small problem.
Melissa Harris-PerryBill Cosby was charged with sexual assault. No matter the outcome of this case this moment is an important public acknowledgement that even though many years have passed, there`s still the responsibility to take charges of sexual assault seriously.
Melissa Harris-PerryMany people consider darts a sport, with a live audience and very excited fans and competitors who aren`t hitting the bull`s-eye.
Melissa Harris-PerryFor me, success is when I'm making a contribution and fully engaging all of my talents. In terms of the key quality, it's being willing to continue to believe in yourself even when other people don't, and being able to fail and to come back.
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