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“People used to complain in the 50s and 60s and even in the 70s when I was in school, studying political science, that "if only we could have two political parties that presented a choice, but there were all these liberal Republicans and there were all these southern Democrats who are conservative so people just don't have a clear choice."”

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William Kristol

William Kristol, born on December 23, 1952, is an influential American commentator. He is known for his extensive impact in the fields of political commentary and news analysis, particularly for his insights into conservative politics. more

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