The purpose of the Russian efforts is to erode faith in America and our alliances.  They have been at this since the Communists came into power and Putin is, if nothing else , a Communist who loathes our system of government.  I understand that the Russians have information on Republicans also and I hope you are as eager to gather "relevant information" when that information is used, not to inform, but as it was in this case - a weapon.   What was it Lenin said about useful fools..........