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“That does almost nothing to address voters' concerns, which remain a potent factor in the campaign. The bottom line is, there's a reason Republicans keep pushing so hard against Obamacare: So far, it's working.”

Quote by Byron York

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Byron York is an American political columnist born in 1958. His work focuses on political analysis and commentary, often published in The Washington Times. more

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