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    • Why Republicans Are on the Verge of Fistfights

      Why Republicans Are on the Verge of Fistfights

      Politico via Yahoo News· 6 months ago

      Back in the 1800s, there were “fighting men” who roamed the halls of Congress — lawmakers who served as unofficial enforcers of the party line, ready to...

    • Where Will This Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s.

      Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

      In the mid-19th century, a pro-slavery minority — encouraged by lawmakers — used violence to stifle a growing anti-slavery majority. It wasn’t long before the other side embraced force as a necessary response.