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“The Tea Party thing is only apt in some ways. The activism in the town halls, that looks superficially like it. But what the Tea Party did was, they went after the party, the Republican Party, as their vehicle. And parties is how you change history.”

Quote by Mark Shields

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Mark Shields is an accomplished columnist, born on May 25, 1937. His career in political commentary and journalism is marked by his insightful analysis and sharp viewpoints. more

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