Clearly the Clinton and DNC groups, which we now know were the same thing, were dealing with the Russians. They set up Trump Jr. And they wanted their restrictions ended. It seems Russia tried to weaken Hillary a little so their money would continue to have influence. As she gained strength she could afford to dismiss them.
Fusion GPS which was working with the Russians on several issues hired the Russians through an ex-english spy of Russia. The DNC and McCain got the Russian produced dossier to the FBI and CIA who used it to bug Trump. And start FBI investigations. And MSNBC’s parent company had a sister company release the Dossier to the public when others would not print it.
Clearly MSNBC Russia and the DNC worked to manipulate each other and the American people, breaking numerous laws during the process. The Swamp has gotten out of control.
But lets not forget that republicans, especially the anti-Trump crowd and the likes of Paul Manafort who has been involved in republican party politics since Ford, have also been taking Russian money. Russia likes to destabilize each party while paying for influence. Its called playing the long game.
That wouldn't have happened, she would have just asked for a larger "donation".