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Destroying the Electoral College: The National Popular Vote Scheme

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Hans A. von Spakovsky

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On Presidents Day, Remembering Why We Have a Strong Commander in Chief Hans A. von Spakovsky

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How History Will View Trump’s Impeachment Hans A. von Spakovsky

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What Part of "Sell-By" Expiration Dates Do ERA Backers Not Understand? Thomas Jipping

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Does Trump Impeachment Trial Need Witnesses? Founding Fathers Answered Question

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Can Chief Justice Roberts Call Witnesses Without Senate Approval?

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Hans von Spakovsky: The House Did Not Prove the President Should be Impeached

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The Real Trump Impeachment Battle Is About to Begin Thomas Jipping

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