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“Stylistically speaking, Barack Obama could hardly be further from Jimmy Carter if he really had been born in Kenya.”

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Eric Alterman
Eric Alterman

Eric Alterman is a historian born on January 14, 1960, specializing in modern American history with a focus on political and media relations. He is known for his insightful analysis of media politics and his unique perspective on historical events. more

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