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Salon: R.I.P. "Law and Order" conservatives: Why Nixon's party abandoned his obsession

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August 8th, 2014
Richard Nixon

R.I.P. "Law and Order" conservatives: Why Nixon's party abandoned his obsession

While Nixon crusaded against protests and riots, the right now boasts of bucking authority. Here's what changed

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The "SNL" alumn and "Simpsons" actor talks to Salon about his Nixon satire and how he wants to revolutionize comedy VIDEO

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Ron Paul's no Nirvana, and this isn't the "Libertarian Moment"

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After initially saying yes, pastor declines "blasphemous" event

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Mitch McConnell's wife sits on the board of an organization trying to eliminate coal

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Rush Limbaugh

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