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The Republican Party Is Consumed With Gas Lighting America

A new poll finds that 88% of Americans are somewhat, or very concerned, that political divisions have gotten so bad. This year's election is taking place as the country is still reckoning with the violent assault of Paul Pelosi by a man who is looking for his wife, Nancy Pelosi. Meanwhile, concerns about political intimidation have already arisen and been taken to court in Arizona where unauthorized people like this have shown up at ballot box locations. Ruth Ben-Geoch: The Republican Party has not reckoned with this rise of violence amongst its ranks. She says you don't need to lose the vote in order to lose democracy.

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