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Breaking the tyranny of extremists

By Lawerence Jacobs, opinion contributor · Oct 3, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

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Political scientist Lawrence R. Jacobs argues that urgent reforms to the presidential nomination process are required to prevent the rise of populism and protect the rule of law.

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Appeal to FearThe headline uses strong language to evoke fear of extremist influence, framing the issue as a battle against tyranny.

Call to ActionThe text urges immediate changes, presenting the proposed reforms as necessary without providing supporting evidence.

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