The Jazprose Diaries

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The Death Bed Confession of a Boogie Man

Lee Atwater was a genius of dog-whistle politics, architect of the notorious 'Willie Horton' campaign strategy. But as his final days drew near at the age of 40, he regretted it all.

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Oct 27, 2024
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Lee Atwater, age 31, in the Reagan White House 1982 via Wikimedia Commons
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