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A GOP insider on why the party went Trump

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Gamification of Politics

This chapter explores the trivialization of political battles as a game, particularly during the 1996 Republican primary, and how this mindset has contributed to the rise of sensationalist figures like Trump. The speakers reflect on their disillusionment with the GOP and the ethical dilemmas they faced, revealing personal conflicts over loyalty to a party drifting towards extreme ideologies.

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