IT MEANS THAT BAD AS THE GOP DEBATE WAS, THE DEMOCRATS HAVE BIGGER PROBLEMS: What does a former staffer’s immunity deal mean for Hillary Clinton? “Brian Fallon, a spokesman for the presidential campaign, said in a statement that Clinton has been cooperating with the Justice Department and offered in August to meet with officials. He said the campaign was ‘pleased’ that Pagliano, who invoked his Fifth Amendment rights before a congressional panel in September, was cooperating.” Yeah, pretty sure that’s a lie. . . .

Plus: “Immunized witnesses can be critical. Prosecutors offered a generous immunity agreement to the businessman they said bribed former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell (R), and the businessman’s testimony at trial was pivotal to demonstrating the corrupt bargain between the two.” In light of all of Hillary’s issues — going beyond the server to the Clinton Foundation’s dirty dealings — it’s pretty clear that the dispositive factor in McDonnell’s case was the (R) after his name, which the WaPo is careful to include.