"They’re trying to keep the populists of both left and right apart with cultural issues, and they’re doing it to insulate themselves from any combination or constituency that can come after their power, perks and wealth. They’re dividing and conquering."
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Members of the United States House of RepresentativesRepublican Party (United States) politiciansPoliticians from MichiganUnited States presidential candidates, 2012
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Thaddeus McCotter
Thaddeus George McCotter (August 22, 1965–) is an American politician, radio host, and a member of the Republican Party who was the U.S. Representative from Michigan's 11th congressional district.
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