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“I thought it was remarkable in July [2016] when he pointedly declined to endorse Ted Cruz at the Republican convention, because I thought that was not in his political best interest.”

Quote by Josh Barro

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Josh Barro is an American journalist born in 1984. He is known for his commentary on economics and public policy, frequently contributing articles to publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. more

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