Tucker Carlson endorsed parts of the Massachusetts senator’s proposal. What he left out is telling.
Joshua Alvarez
Joshua Alvarez is a contributor to the Washington Monthly's Political Animal. He edits syndicated opinion columns at the Washington Post, and can be reached at joshuaalvarezmail@gmail.com.
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A Conservative Intellectual Fantasy About Donald Trump
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