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Tom McClintock: Of course, the leftist lawfare didn't start here. I think it started when the Democrats used the IRS to target Tea Party…

On the recordJune 12, 2024
Of course, the leftist lawfare didn't start here. I think it started when the Democrats used the IRS to target Tea Party volunteers for harassment and intimidation in advance of the 2012 Presidential election.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock claims Democrats initiated political harassment against conservatives using the IRS.

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