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1992: The year politics broke

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Churning Events of 1991

In 1991, significant events set the stage for political shifts, with Ross Perot challenging the two-party system, a strong right-wing challenge within the Republican Party, LA riots occurring, a neo-Nazi doing well in a Louisiana governor race, and the impact of a severe recession. Additionally, the rise of talk radio added to the political fervor, generating both enthusiasm and unease due to its angry and alienating tone.

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