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“Conservatives won't want to hear this, but the Republican who maneuvered his way into the most impressive victory of the election was California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Okay, he's sui generis. But he won a landslide victory after moving to the center, while holding onto conservatives by not hiking taxes.”

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Fred Barnes, born on February 1, 1943, is a renowned commentator. His career spans across various fields including politics, economics, and society, and he is widely recognized for his insightful analysis and in-depth commentary. more

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