Is there any word more bereft of meaning lately than "establishment"? It's become this all-purpose analytical shortcut, signifying nothing
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Replying to @chrislhayes
@chrislhayes Ted Cruz is clearly the candidate of the Evangelical establishment, wouldn't you say?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@chrislhayes is that entity synonymous with GOP members of Congress, their staffs, plus ancillary DC institutions? or is it broader1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@chrislhayes It has little to do with the elected politicians themselves, Michael. It's the interpersonal infrastructure.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @leahmcelrath
@leahmcelrath@chrislhayes The establishment may have once been a more cohesive entity, but today it's fractured beyond recognition1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@chrislhayes You can see the fractures in the Cruz v Jeb split, but it's still recognizable.1 reply 2 retweets 2 likes
@leahmcelrath @chrislhayes Barely. In part bc party apparatuses are less dominant. Koch network is arguably more powerful than national GOP
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Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey@chrislhayes Totally agree with you on that.0 replies 1 retweet 1 likeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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