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The GOP Hates the Social Safety Net, but Their Voters Need It

WE ALL GOTTA EAT

Republicans are still pushing the “welfare queen” myth in debt ceiling talks, and acting as if their base doesn’t also benefit from government assistance.

Eleanor Clift

Published May 28 2023 9:01PM EDT

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Eleanor Clift

Eleanor Clift

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