The left discusses the right’s ‘politics of fear’

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2. Trump Is Running Harder Than Ever on Politics of Fear

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3. The Kavanaugh confirmation is a festival of misdirection and ugliness

From Washington Post: "Republicans intend to prove their willingness to stand up for Kavanaugh, no matter how unseemly or offensive their campaign becomes."

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