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As we move closer to Election Day, most Americans are angry, exhausted and dissatisfied with the current state of our politics. Only 4 percent of survey respondents said the political system was working extremely well or even very well. Sixteen perc
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Democratic self-rule contains a paradox. It is a system premised on openness and competition. Any ambitious party or politician should have a shot at running for office and winning. But what if a major candidate seeks to dismantle that very system?
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