Moore Still Claims He’s ‘All In,’ Cites Trump’s Support As His Saving Grace

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 31: Stephen Moore of The Heritage Foundation is interviewed by CQ in his Washington office, August 31, 2016. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
UNITED STATES - AUGUST 31: Stephen Moore of The Heritage Foundation is interviewed by CQ in his Washington office, August 31, 2016. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
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Despite every sign that his prospective nomination is falling to pieces, possible Federal Reserve Board pick Stephen Moore maintained Thursday that he’s still “all in.”

“My biggest ally is the President,” Moore told Bloomberg. “He’s full speed ahead.”

Other Republicans seem less enthusiastic.

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) told the Washington Post Wednesday that the nomination looks like a “heavy lift” and that more news on the process would be available by week’s end.

Moore has stumbled over obstacle after obstacle, including his own past sexist writings, his messy divorce and skipped alimony payments and his trouble with the IRS. Read a deep dive about Moore’s downfall here.

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  1. “My biggest ally is the President,”
    Then you’re the biggest fool.

  2. Moore Still Claims He’s ‘All In,’ Cites Trump’s Support As His Saving Grace

    Maybe he does. Insulting Obama, insulting women and being an ignoramus are things Trump is perfectly OK with, besides it will “trigger the libs” big time.

  3. For some reason I’m thinking of the joke about the horse that goes into a bar and the bartender asks it why the long face. :horse:

  4. Well, it is obvious the guy has absolutely zero normal human shame reflex. So, why expect him to remove himself. Lindsey Graham will be calling all those “No” people today, once he gets over yesterday’s upset.

  5. Cringeworthy.

    That’s a word, right?

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