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Tara Setmayer

Tara Setmayer is a CNN political commentator and former Communication’s Director for Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA). She tweets at @tarasetmayer

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CIVICS FIRST

Trump, Sanders, and American Ignorance

Our democracy has rules for a reason. And ignorance of them is damaging our democracy.

Tara Setmayer

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WAKE UP!

The Tyranny of Trump’s Minority

De Tocqueville warned us about unchecked majority rule. Trump doesn’t even have a majority. But they sure are a mob.

Tara Setmayer

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