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Rep. Stockman On How To Honor Thatcher: ‘Crush Liberalism’ And Sweep It ‘Into The Dustbin Of History’

by Tom Kludt

04.08.13 | 5:29 am

As his fellow conservatives memorialized the late former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) paid tribute to the conservative icon in characteristically combative fashion.

The best way to honor Baroness Thatcher is to crush liberalism and sweepit into the dustbin of history.What are you doing this morning?

— Rep. Steve Stockman (@SteveWorks4You) April 8, 2013

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.

Rep. Stockman On How To Honor Thatcher: ‘Crush Liberalism’ And Sweep It ‘Into The Dustbin Of History’

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