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1992: The year politics broke

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Rise of David Duke and the Impact on the Republican Party

David Duke, a known figure for his association with the Klan and neo-nazism in America, shifted to politics by successfully becoming a state legislator in Louisiana in the late 1980s as a Republican despite facing strong opposition from the Republican Party. Despite losing subsequent races for Senate and governor, Duke garnered a loyal following among white voters, causing concern among some on the right who saw his insurgency as a signal for a potential shift in political dynamics.

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