Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 192
November Surprises
“Proud of you for stepping forward in such a difficult situation. Very gutsy and definitely right. This period reminds me of 1972-1974, perhaps Watergate Redux. So many assaults on constitutional government, common sense and privacy. Let’s hope we all get it right — aggressive but careful and fair.”
— Bob Woodward, quoted by Axios, in an email to Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos.
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