Opinion

How the GOP Went From Cruz’s Little Lie to Trump’s Big Lie

BULLSH*T LANDSLIDE

The path to “Stop the Steal” started with the vow to “defund Obamacare.” It’s past time for Republicans to start taking responsibility for their actions again.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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