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Why the surprise?

I’m bemused by the Republican establishment’s shocked reaction to the primary results. Really, what did they expect after 50 years of cynical pandering to fear, anger, prejudice and self-interest?

The beast they’ve created has finally turned on them.

John Cochrane,

Miami

This story was originally published March 4, 2016 at 9:51 PM with the headline "Why the surprise?."

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