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Why J.D. Vance Is Giving Serious Jeb Bush Vibes

The New Abnormal

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The Legacy of Manipulation: Cohn to Current Politics

This chapter explores the impact of Roy Cohn on Donald Trump's manipulative tactics and the broader implications for modern conservative politics. It connects Cohn's legacy to contemporary smear campaigns, the evolution of fundraising strategies post-1964, and the mobilization of evangelicals for political gain. Additionally, it examines the controversial practices of political operatives like Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, illustrating a continuum of manipulation within the right-wing political sphere.

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