"His memoir suggests that the nihilism, cynicism, and scurrilous tactics that #Atwater introduced into national #politics did not die with him. Instead, they have been normalized and have become a core part of the #Republican playbook. Atwater’s memoir serves as a precursor to #Trumpian politics, where lies, racial fearmongering, and winning at any cost have become commonplace."

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