it is a violation of the law and plausibly an act of war for another nation to meddle, hack government officials, engage in rhetoric misinformation and fake news in the election of another nation.  PERIOD.  It does not matter if it has an effect or not *it actually does have huge effect on public opinion) .. it is wrong and justifies tough retaliation.  Sen Lindsay Graham is right .. the retaliation should be more far reaching than the mere sanctions that Obama has imposed!  Perhaps even military retaliation.