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“A telling example of what it has all come to can be found in the person of Rick Santorum, the junior Republican senator from Pennsylvania. Elected to the House in 1990 and then the Senate in 1994, Santorum, forty, is the apotheosis of the brash newer member who imposes himself on the working order of the Senate, demonstrates little respect for the institution, becomes a one-man ideological enforcer, and brings down the level of civility. Toothy, with a shock of dark hair, Santorum looks the perfect pol for the television age. Unburdened by brilliance, he makes his impact through pestiferousness.”

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Book:Corruption of American Politics: What Went Wrong and Why
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Corruption of American Politics: What Went Wrong and Why

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Elizabeth Drew
Elizabeth Drew

Elizabeth Drew is a renowned American journalist, born on November 16, 1935. She is known for her in-depth reporting on political and social issues, particularly for her work in exposing political scandals and power struggles. more

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