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Unburdened By What Has Been | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution

GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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Historical Context and Political Strategies

The chapter delves into historical events related to the 1992 US election, drawing parallels to contemporary politics around figures like Kamala Harris. It discusses the strategic distancing of politicians from extremist views, challenges faced by Californian Democrats, and the importance of policy-focused discourse in election campaigns. The conversation also touches on controversial topics like abortion, media influence, perceived cover-ups, and comparisons to late Soviet tactics in American politics.

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