Gerstein is right: it's important for coverage of Cohen to distinguish what, if anything, makes his influence peddling different (Stormy definitely counts, Russia may or may not) from garden variety DC sleaze.https://twitter.com/joshgerstein/status/994578197714030592 …
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True. There is little doubt, however, these things are related. It seems to all be melting into this one giant vat of poison.
Sure. But it's critically important to note that USG has shown probable cause for crimes that are not necessarily about Russia. We don't yet understand how/when/how much got referred to SDNY. But it's important to maintain that distinction for now.
