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Charles Krauthammer: Candidates, step in to your designated line

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Charles Krauthammer

Updated: Jun 14, 2015, 2:13 AM

Published: Jun 14, 2015, 2:16 AM

The Republican nominating race is a mess: a strong field, but with 10 declared candidates and a half-dozen more to come, we need a bouncer to keep order. I’ve given myself the job. Rope lines separate the four categories.

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Editorial: Dissent should have a purpose

Americans can't expect political leaders to bridge a wide divide until we can find common ground

Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes

0810TOWNHALL 0007 — Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes

Times Editorial Board

Updated: Aug 15, 2017, 2:12 PM

Published: Aug 13, 2017, 2:57 AM

Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress for a moment. Yeah, it may feel icky, but play along. For this exercise, set aside your political leanings for a moment and imagine you’ve been elected by a constituency that supports your views by a healthy margin.

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