Opinion

‘Libertarian’ Republicans Love Local Control, Unless It’s About COVID Safety

VICE-SIGNALING

Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie made a big show out of eating burgers at a D.C. bar that got shut down for health code violations.

Nicholas Sarwark
Nicholas Sarwark
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Nicholas Sarwark

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