Sarah Longwell, a Former Republican, on “How to Eat an Elephant”
Sarah Longwell, a longtime Republican strategist and never-Trump conservative, argues that defeating Trumpism requires understanding voter psychology, embracing political pragmatism, and crafting messages that balance security with compassion—especially on polarizing issues like immigrati
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