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John Patty

John Patty

    Latest articles by John Patty

    Mischiefs of Faction
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    Mischiefs of Faction

    Boehner should lead his party by letting them show how angry — and disorganized — they really are.

    By John Patty
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Mischiefs of Faction, now on VoxMischiefs of Faction, now on Vox
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    We are the Mischiefs of Faction, a political science blog devoted to American politics, especially parties and partisanship.

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