This is a quick reminder of where Mr. Cummings was toward the end of his life as he contemplated how Trump got elected (what till the end):

Simply devastated by news of the passing of @RepCummings — a figure of enormous political and moral dignity and gravity. It’s been a couple years since the last time we talked on camera. When it aired, this scene moved people hugely. Watching it now brings me to tears. pic.twitter.com/L4Qnr6Xk6S

— John Heilemann (@jheil) October 17, 2019