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I believe that every little bit of resistance to Donald Trump adds up. Think of it as one tiny drop of rain falling into a reservoir. Once enough drops fall, the dam will begin crack from the pressure. Keep the pressure on. We're going to break this mofo down. And we're going to take back our country. Peggy Maze Johnson   link . Trump Judicial Nominee Can't Answer Basic Questions About The Law Matthew Spencer Petersen admits to "the challenge that would be ahead of me." HUFFINGTONPOST.COM Trump Judicial Nominee Can’t Answer Basic Questions About The Law In Disastrous Hearing Matthew Spencer Petersen admits to “the challenge that would be ahead of me.” https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-judicial-nominee-cant-answer_us_5a3357d2e4b01d429cc76802  a  link . CDC banned from using 'evidence-based