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Paul Blest is a North Carolina-based journalist. He’s a co-founder and writer at Discourse.blog, and his byline can be found at VICE News, the American Prospect, The Nation, and INDY Week, among others.

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UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 5: Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks with reporters on his way to the Senate Republicans lunch on Capitol Hill on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2019. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Sen. Thom Tillis is an avatar for the GOP’s reactionary turn to the right. Now, his proximity to Trump could consume him.

Paul Blest

- Aug. 9, 2020

Sen. Tillis is an avatar for the GOP’s reactionary turn to the right. Now, his proximity to Trump makes him one of the most vulnerable incumbent senators.

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