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“Nor did Americans believe that Republicans had been waging war on minorities, women, or gays - especially given that Republicans have held the House only since 2011 and have been out of power in the Senate and presidency since 2009.”

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Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson is an American historian renowned for his research on ancient Greek history. His works cover a wide range of topics from the classical era to modern political and social issues. more

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