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Best of: The necessity — and danger — of free speech

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Why the Republicans Don't Give It In

I think that part of the reason they don't give it in is that they exist in a broader media environment that has reduced politics to a tribalism. And all that matters is picking a winner and more importantly, sticking it to the other side. I've had some people tell me they would much rather see an indicted Republican in office in that district than a non-indicted Democrat. It's like sports fans do. They just work the rest and scream bias at every turn. And it works.

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