Trial Balloon: Politics Ain't Dead

Matt Gaetz gives up after just eight days. What does that say about power and politics in America?

Links we discussed: 

• Where Things Stand with Matt Gaetz

• Trump Tells Republicans to ‘Kill’ a Reporter Shield Bill

• Some Weekend Thoughts on the Trump Transition

• Fuller Election Results Show GOP Gains Were Small

Some more links:

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire

• Chris …