How'd that Stormy cross examination go? --
Trump is his lawyers’ worst enemy.
— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) May 9, 2024
The smart strategy would have been to *stipulate* that the encounter with Daniels took place so there would be no reason for her to testify.
Instead, they’re heeding his wish, going after her hard on cross-examination.
Jurors won’t like it.
I thought it was weird when Necheles asked Stormy if Trump was the “biggest celebrity” with the biggest entourage at the 2006 golf tournament.
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 10, 2024
Then I remembered she has to ask some questions that come from Trump.
Stormy replied that he pays the people in his entourage.
Trail lawyer's rule #1 of cross examination:
— Randall Eliason (@RDEliason) May 9, 2024
If your cross isn't helping you, then it's hurting you. Sit down.
Monday, Monday --
Michael Cohen will begin his testimony in the Trump criminal trial Monday, @NBCNews has learned through multiple sources. He's expected to be on the stand for several days.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 10, 2024
The next performative impeachment fizzle --
Aren’t these the same House Republicans who withheld aid to Ukraine and Israel for months? https://t.co/bVslBwZ7YO
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) May 10, 2024
How to win friends and influence people, cont. --
"Protesters began dismantling parts of Pomona College’s commencement stage late Thursday afternoon, extending the barrier of a pro-Palestinian encampment just days before graduation." https://t.co/iazuVVTj9Q
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) May 10, 2024
Why Russia can and should lose the war --
Russia can lose this war, and should. A defeated Russia means not only the end of senseless losses of young life in Ukraine. It is also Russia's chance to become a country where Russians might be protected by law and able to cast meaningful votes.https://t.co/ChxZKZ7ohb
— Timothy Snyder (@TimothyDSnyder) May 9, 2024
Our Congressman schools dimwit "fingerpainting on the Constitution" (context here) --
Grothman attempts to lecture Raskin on the use of the word ‘Republic’ in the pledge of allegiance. Raskin provides Grothman with a history lesson pic.twitter.com/aSGsQw1wy1
— Acyn (@Acyn) May 8, 2024
Us, too --
I’d sooner vote for the worm. https://t.co/n6ijLTgG70
— Gail Helt (@ghelt) May 10, 2024
I. Am. Dead. pic.twitter.com/i2m4MdDNnl
— SarahCA (@SarahBCalif) May 10, 2024
This may be how you get brain worms 😄 (Happy Friday!) --
🐒 business pic.twitter.com/or7xtiBiFc
— Chef Reactions (@ChefReactions) May 8, 2024
