Collins is one of the worst rinos we have in the party she needs to be primaried in the worst way.
Contrary to NYT, the campaign is moving forward and is strong. CNN "Trump unplugged" lead in was false.
Tapper frames the 2nd amendment controversy in CNN terms, and says it's Trump's fault for creating this issue, and it wasn't just the press, it was also Republicans. Cherry picks from Mr. Vickers' appearance on CNN, missing his point altogether - Vickers did NOT interpret Trump as inciting violence, Vickers knew the press was going to manufacture an issue out of this. Tapper is lying his ass off.
Manafort does not take the bait. Says there are substantive issues, Turkey, housing down, Tapper gets defensive, says he did cover the Trump speech. Manafort says, yeah, but two days on 2nd amendment non-issue. Tapper asks Trump has no responsibility for the sidetrack? Manafort takes the bait on this one, pointing out Hillary's Bobby Kennedy remark.
Tapper wants the tax returns. Manafort says he hasn't seen any stories on Clinton's income and relationship to Clinton Foundation.
Tapper says Trump's tax plan walks away from "the very wealthy will pay much more." Manafort disagrees, says Trump's plan eliminates deductions useful only to the very wealthy. IIRC, there was a kerfuffle some time ago about the meaning of "pay more" in the first place, and Trump was referring to paying LESS than they are now, but MORE than he initially proposed.
Brings up Paladino's remarks against Khan, "they don't deserve to be called Gold Star parents." Do you think allowing Paladino to remain in this position dishonors the military? Manafort says he doesn't know about the quote, Trump empathizes with Khan. Tapper concludes by saying Paladino is attacking a Gold Star family.
Turning off CNN. Only wanted to hear the Q&A with Manafort.