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GOP believes every conspiracy except Russian interference, left says

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By Bria Felicien
Oct 9, 2018

1. The Paranoid Style in G.O.P. Politics

From New York Times: "Republicans are an authoritarian regime in waiting."

2. The one conspiracy theory that Republicans won't believe

From Washington Post: "Many are quick to blame George Soros for the Kavanaugh protests. But Russian interference? Huh?"

3. The corruption of the GOP is complete: So what's Plan B?

From Washington Post: "It has become the caricature of the left from days gone by — all power, no principle, dismissive of courtesy and reasoned persuasion. Anger, not ideas, is its animating force."

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