The number of prominent Republicans backing Biden grows (slowly)

As Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump's criminal trial, it's worth pausing to appreciate the madness of the broader political circumstances.

Wednesday, May 08, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and our utterly ridiculous timeline Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and our utterly ridiculous timeline As Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump's criminal trial, it's worth pausing to appreciate the madness of the broader political circumstances. MORE The number of prominent Republicans backing Biden grows (slowly) As former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan throws his support behind President Joe Biden, the question is how many of his fellow Republicans will do the same. MORE The number of prominent Republicans backing Biden grows (slowly) As former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan throws his support behind President Joe Biden, the question is how many of his fellow Republicans will do the same. MORE Why Trump's rhetoric about his gag order is difficult to believe Donald Trump says it'd be a "great honor" to end up in jail for violating a gag order in the hush-money case. He doesn't appear to mean a word of it. MORE Why Trump's rhetoric about his gag order is difficult to believe Donald Trump says it'd be a "great honor" to end up in jail for violating a gag order in the hush-money case. He doesn't appear to mean a word of it. MORE Key detail in Stormy Daniels' salacious testimony deflates Trump defense Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell talk with Alex Wagner about Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, which was notable for the salacious details of Trump and Daniels' sexual encounter, but also revealed a contradiction in Trump's defense of why he wanted to catch-and-kill Stormy Daniels' story.  MORE Key detail in Stormy Daniels' salacious testimony deflates Trump defense Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell talk with Alex Wagner about Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, which was notable for the salacious details of Trump and Daniels' sexual encounter, but also revealed a contradiction in Trump's defense of why he wanted to catch-and-kill Stormy Daniels' story.  MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump judge postpones documents case 'indefinitely' but new legal calendar could backfire on Trump Some Republicans try once again to defund Jack Smith prosecutions With the ACA's future on the line, Biden focuses on Trump's plans Republicans follow through on their odd home-appliance fixation   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER