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“This aesthetic quality, then, is what politics is all about. It's authenticity that separates winners from losers, good politics from bad, and he-man leader-types from consultant-directed puppet-boys.”

Quote by Thomas Frank

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Thomas Frank, born on March 21, 1965, is a renowned American journalist. His career began at The Washington Post, and later he became a staff writer for The New Yorker. Frank is known for his profound insights into American politics and society, often exploring issues of economic inequality, political corruption, and media ethics in his work. more

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