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Two Dynasties That Diverged In A New England Wood

by David Kurtz
06.12.15 | 11:54 am

Jonathan Earle on how the story of Linc Chafee and Jeb Bush stands as the perfect metaphor for a Republican Party that left “ayuh” in favor of “y’all.”

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