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The Capitol Hill Building in Washington, D.C. According to recent polls, the issues that dominate right now in most American states are the economy, inflation, crime, justice, immigration, and border chaos. All these issues, by the way, favour the Republicans, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

October 27, 2022

OAKVILLE, ONT.—To understand what’s truly going on in the crazy and wacky world of American politics, you really need to rely on people with expertise. Fortunately for me, thanks to my past work in the United States, I happen to have several American contacts; smart and well-informed people who...

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