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“As both a conservative and a Republican, I confess that we deserve to lose this year. We have governed badly and have earned the wrath of voters, who will learn in due course how inadequate the nostrums of liberal Democrats are to the crisis of our times. If I cannot in good faith cast a vote against the Bush years by voting for Obama, I can at least do so by withholding my vote from McCain.”

Quote by Rod Dreher

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Rod Dreher, born on February 14, 1967, is an American writer whose work spans across various domains including religion, culture, and politics. He is particularly known for his insights into conservative Christianity. more

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