Published May 18, 2021
The Spectacle of the G.O.P.'s Shrinking Tent
Ezra Klein and political historian Nicole Hemmer delve into the Republican Party's evolution, focusing on its alignment with Donald Trump and conservative media's role in amplifying political extremism, while exploring the broader implications for American democracy and election integrity.
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