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The Next President Won’t Save Us
Give It Up
Two consecutive failed presidents haven’t taught us anything—like David Brooks, we want to ‘strengthen the presidency.’ It’s time we shed our secret longing for a mighty ruler.
James Poulos
Published
Dec. 18 2013
6:12AM EST
James Poulos
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