Why Are Politicians Doubling Down On Their Offensive Comments? | Velshi & Ruhle | MSNBC

A Mississippi Senator is refusing to apologize after making comments about a public hanging, even getting agitated with reporters questioning her about it. Stephanie Ruhle breaks down why politicians feel emboldened to double down on their offensive comments and how societal norms seem to now be full of hate. Weighing in: Princeton professor Eddie Glaude and former New Jersey Senator Robert Torricelli.
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Why Are Politicians Doubling Down On Their Offensive Comments? | Velshi & Ruhle | MSNBC

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