“There are just too many Americans grubbing for free stuff and a preponderance of Republicans eager to parcel it out in exchange for power.”

—  Ilana Mercer

"Debt-ceiling Denier and Proud" http://www.americandailyherald.com/pundits/ilana-mercer/item/debt-ceiling-hike-denier-and-proud American Daily Herald, October 14, 2013.
2010s, 2013

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