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May 2021
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‘Ignoring the Lie Emboldens the Liar’

The New York Times
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Today, Liz Cheney, the No. 3 Republican in the House, is expected to be removed from her leadership position. She has found herself on a lonely political island by continuing to speak out against former President Donald Trump. We look at the factors behind her ouster and the new requirements for Republican leadership. Guest: Catie Edmondson, a reporter i ... Show More
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