It is about something personal and specific, because when the John McCain campaign in 2008 decided to elevate Sarah Palin from total obscurity to make her his vice presidential running mate, they knew they were making a big strategic gamble.They knew they were taking a big risk and it turned out in the end to be a bad choice. It hurt John McCain`s chances.
Rachel MaddowRight after Secretary [Rex] Tillerson was sworn in, four of the top career diplomats at the department were told their services were no longer needed.
Rachel MaddowThe primary agency responsible for rallying U.S.-led interests around the world appears to be having the air sucked out of it. If you are Russia and you are looking at that right now, do you love what you are seeing?
Rachel MaddowIf you want to make the government take a religious side, then make the case, it should be Christian republic.
Rachel MaddowActivism is setting a goal of something you would like to be different, and figuring out what would have to change to achieve that goal. It's sort of like math.
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