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October 13, 2022
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The Republicans Are Convinced That Crime Is a Winning Issue. The Evidence Is Not So Clear.
It’s one of the oldest moves in the GOP’s campaign playbook: When in doubt, blow the racial dog whistle. But is it as effective as Democrats fear?
October 31, 2018
Trump’s new midterm message is Willie Horton redux.
October 3, 2016
Republicans used to be ashamed of “Willie Horton-style” ads.
August 29, 2012
National Review, Race, And Me
August 28, 2012
George W. Bush Never Played the Race Card. That Hasn’t Stopped Mitt Romney.
August 27, 2012
Romney Cribs from the GOP’s Willie Horton Playbook
July 11, 2012
Romney At The NAACP: A Filial Tragedy
February 21, 2012
Is Mitt’s Willie Horton Ad Man Up To The Task?
November 30, 2009
Life Just Got a Lot Harder for Arkansas Inmates
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