defend him. they are not doing it with very much enthusiasm but basically republicans are on trump s side. and i think he recognizes that and is playing a political strategy of keeping the base together. that s part of it. it s not always consistent with the smart legal track. and i think that s what is upsetting white house aides and plaurs w laws who are trying to help trump out who feel like he is not paying attention to the legal track. he is ten points above about george bush was when he was at rock bottom in the gallup poll. he is in the high 30s, maybe 40. you get a picture of a guy who is completely consumed by this. we had a story in politico. it is a stark contrast. bill clinton when he was going through impeachment did a good job keeping his cool and