Republican Delegates: Good People, Failed by Their Party
Like their counterparts in the Democratic Party, they deserve better than the politicians who represent them, and should be more discerning. More »
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Conor Friedersdorf is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he focuses on politics and national affairs. He lives in Venice, California, and is the founding editor of The Best of Journalism, a newsletter devoted to exceptional nonfiction.
Like their counterparts in the Democratic Party, they deserve better than the politicians who represent them, and should be more discerning. More »
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