Some points on this profile of Ed Baumgartner: It notes that (contrary to Simpson's testimony) Baumgartner was simultaneously billing for Prevezon--probably lobbying support, which is key--and for Dem oppo research. http://www.businessinsider.com/ed-baumgartner-fusion-gps-christopher-steele-russia-projects-2018-1 … Simpson was VERY forgetful abt that.
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The piece confirms that Baumgartner (who did the doc Dem research we didn't get to see) was also interacting w/Veselnitskaya around the time of Trump Tower meeting -- tho he's clear he didn't hear abt it.
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Not answered -- or even mentioned -- is the other question SJC staffers asked: Does Baumgartner know Rinat Akhmetshin? If he worked the lobbying stuff, the answer is Yes.
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All of which is to say the piece confirms (without acknowledging that it does) that something Simpson was very hesitant to talk about -- that at least one more Fusion person, besides him, might have mentioned the dossier project to someone who would alert the Russians.
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Do you think the dossier is essentially entirely disinformation?
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I think it's a possibility that Dems really need to take seriously. I'm agnostic at this point.
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Replying to @emptywheel @maestro876
Is this what you were alluding to last night?
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Replying to @jdf0325 @maestro876
Nah, I've been saying that's possible for a while.
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Replying to @emptywheel @maestro876
I hadn’t understood that you considered it entirely disinformation. So when is your “fuck” piece coming out (your tweet which is what I imagine was you finding something out you hadn’t wanted to)?
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I'm agnostic whether it is or not (in any case it's unlikely to be all one or another). But I'm sure the possibility should be more honestly considered.
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Replying to @emptywheel @maestro876
I honestly don’t understand why people have depended on it in the first place. Seems there’s plenty enough without it.
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