Opinion

Joe Manchin Could Be the Last Centrist Senator Ever

NO MIDDLE GROUND

There were once liberal Republicans and conservative Democrats. But hyperpartisanship and extremist activism have made nuance in our politics essentially impossible.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

Senior Columnist

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