There is literally zero reason for this opening graf, except as a drive-by on groups he (mostly) doesn't like. http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/01/the-great-republican-revolt/419118/ …
@jamescdownie I mean, no. Like it or not, it's pretty clear they're the groups that he perceives are disliked by the group he's discussing.
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@jamescdownie By "like it or not," I mean, "You might think it's bad writing or a weak opening," but the aim seems to be very clear.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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