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Relax, Devin Nunes – theater is essential to politics

  • Written by Harvey Young, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Boston University
The stage is set and the cast members are in their places for impeachment hearings.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

“A televised theatrical performance staged by the Democrats.” With these words, Republican Rep. Devin Nunes expressed his discontent with the beginning of presidential impeachment hearings. He indirectly invited listeners...

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