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Rick Perlstein is the author, most recently, of Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America.

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How Obama Enables Rush

President Obama lowered taxes. Why doesn't the country know that? Rick Perlstein on how Rush Limbaugh helped mislead a nation—and why the Democrats let him get away with it.

Rick Perlstein | Published Nov 06, 2010

Rush Limbaugh! The Musical

Chicago's Second City takes aim at the right's biggest mouth in a new musical comedy. Too bad the show isn't as skillful as Rush.

Rick Perlstein | Published Feb 03, 2010

If Only Obama's Performance Mattered More

The last year has taught a hard lesson about the power of a determined minority to keep the majority in check. Forty senators representing about 9 percent of Americans can filibuster Obama’s initiatives—and the media declares him a failure.

Rick Perlstein | Published Nov 02, 2009

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