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The Red Scare | Tail Gunner Joe | 1

American Scandal

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Joseph McCarthy - A Political Theater Production

McCarthy believes that politics are like a theater production. Voters need to be captivated by stories of heroes and villains. They need to be swept off their feet with intrigue, even if that means resorting to fiction. McCarthy painted his opponent as out of touch with common Americans. He suggested La Follette was a political elite who was harming the country.

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