Russia mess: CIA ducks, accusations fly, questions dodged

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On Thursday afternoon, CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, “Have you seen any direct evidence that the Russians were trying to tip the election to Donald Trump? Or what do you think the motive was based on any briefing you have attended?”

“Well,” Coons began:

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