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On Border, a Huge Win for the Hard Right

Border Fight

The House’s border-bill vote was a big win for the right and Ted Cruz. And hey, Mr. Priebus, how’s that autopsy thing workin’ out for ya?

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Don’t be confused about what happened in the House of Representatives on Friday: It was a huge win for the far right, a major victory for Ted Cruz, an embarrassment for John Boehner, and, potentially, a pivotal moment that will make future dealings between the White House and congressional Republicans,...

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