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RDANGELO

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1. My theory is that Manefort was hoping that the Republicans would be abel to hold on to the House,

Reply to monmouth4 (Original post)

Mon Aug 27, 2018, 08:27 PM

Aug 2018

and that Trump would be able to kill the investigation and issue pardons. He has given up on that. I think it is possible that he was working solo as it pertains to the Russians which means it would be hard for him to get a deal from Mueller.

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What does everyone think of Manafort going for a plea deal? Surprised or as expected?..n/t [View all] monmouth4 Aug 2018 OP

My theory is that Manefort was hoping that the Republicans would be abel to hold on to the House, RDANGELO Aug 2018 #1

Beginning to squirm. Plan A might not work quite as planned. nt Hekate Aug 2018 #2

I think he might be a bit late. Mueller may have not much use for Manafort at this point. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #3

context? Ms. Toad Aug 2018 #4

Here is CNN article referencing WSJ report from today: wishstar Aug 2018 #5

Thanks. I just wish people would add enough context to their OPs Ms. Toad Aug 2018 #6

I suspect he'll continue trying for a deal. Not sure he has anything Hoyt Aug 2018 #7

K&R UTUSN Aug 2018 #8