I’m at Alston & Bird Monday afternoon when the news breaks that there will be a surprise hearing the next day with an unnamed witness. Reporters start calling, trying to discover the identity of the mystery witness. I get a text from Liz Horning: “Please tell me you’re not testifying tomorrow.” I don’t respond. It’s the last time I’ll ever hear from her. I toss my phone into a corner of the room. My friends are falling out of my life. I had hoped I could keep them, but I hadn’t really expected to. I know I might lose every Republican friend I have, including Tony, a thought that makes me
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