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Why the Democratic presidential nominee must choose a Republican running mate

November 25, 2019 John Messmer 2020 Election, Bi-Partisan Leave a comment

The American republic is in crisis. Presidents abuse their power with impunity. Congress wallows in its dysfunction. The mechanism established by our Constitution to

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They Quit Trump

student loan

Student Loan Watchdog Quits Trump Administration with scorching resignation letter

August 28, 2018
Steve Schmidt

Republican strategist Steve Schmidt renounces GOP membership

June 20, 2018
Fox

Why he quit: Fox News analyst denounces propaganda channel

March 21, 2018
resignation

Why he quit: Dept. of Interior scientist blasts Zinke in resignation letter

October 5, 2017
DACA

Why he quit: Leader of Trump’s diversity council resigns over DACA

September 5, 2017
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Why he quit: Scientist resigns from Trump’s State Dept. with a biting message

August 27, 2017

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