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20. Walter Huss and the History of Republican Radicalization, From the 1950s to Today – with Seth Cotlar

Is This Democracy

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The Apoplectic Huss of Oregon

Travis Cross was a member of the Arlington Club in Portland, Oregon. The club supported moderate Republicans like Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood. Huss wanted to run as a Republican but didn't get enough votes at state conventions. He says he did it legally because "the establishment basically couldn't care less" about the party.

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