Littwin: Same old swiftboating story, same tired playbook — but with Walz the new target
Columnist Mike Littwin writes that the GOP has recycled its 2004 swiftboating strategy against VP candidate Tim Walz. Colorado Rep. Jason Crow has his back.
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