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The GOP’s Dead-End Executive Order Freakout
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Republicans tried to whip up a frenzy about Obama’s threat to use executive orders. But he’s used relatively few, and the public wants a president who takes action.
Jamelle Bouie
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Jan. 29 2014
5:45PM EST
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Jamelle Bouie
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