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It's all but certain that a real estate magnate and reality TV star who's never held political office will be this year's Republican nominee for the White House.

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Robert Scheer sits down with writer Thomas Frank to discuss his new book about the changing face of liberals.

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Robert Scheer sits down with writer Thomas Frank to discuss his new book about the changing face of liberals.

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Four years ago, Republican Sam Brownback was elected Governor of Kansas with double the votes of his Democratic opponent.

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