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“[Donald Trump] stood up and he said, you finally have a president, you finally have a president. I am the future.And what did he get? Hosannas and huzzahs and genuflection. It was a total takeover of the conservative movement.”

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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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