MSNBC reporting that Reince Priebus is telling RNC staffers to "do what's best for themselves"

[Maven]

and "go with their conscience", i.e. letting them decide for themselves whether or not to continue working for Trump.

EDIT: Katy Tur now saying to expect announcement as early as tomorrow about money being redirected from Trump to state races.

[Peigan68]

1. Oh wow, he clearly thinks Trump is a lost cause at this point

[Maven]

3. Yup. That's what it says to me too. nt

[PunksMom]

2. Just saw this on AM Joy.

It's pretty big news actually. I'm so anxious to see how this all plays out tonight at the debate.

[nolabear]

4. Fly free!

Go little staffers!

They know all they can do now is let it break down and try to pick up the pieces.

[justiceischeap]

5. This is about damage control and down-ballot races. nt

[House of Roberts]

6. That's what we were told,

when a former employer told us that the plant was closing. They made the pitch for people to stay, and explained a very generous severance and retension bonus, but emphasized we would still get good references if we needed to leave because of a good opportunity.