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“I think the identity politics that have been played, particularly the class-warfare version of identity politics that has been played, has put America into a class-based society - more so than at any point in my lifetime.”

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Paul Ryan is an American politician born on January 29, 1970. He is a member of the Republican Party and served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Ryan is known for his expertise in fiscal and tax policies and his commitment to advancing conservative agendas. more

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