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Republican ads feature MS-13, hoping fear will motivate voters

  • Written by Anthony W. Fontes, Assistant Professor of Human Security, American University School of International Service
Screenshot from Republican John Rose's campaign ad 'Build the Wall,' which equates all immigration with the Salvadoran gang MS-13. John Rose For Tennessee via YouTube

Campaign advertisements appearing for this year’s midterm elections include a stream of Republican campaign ads linking immigration to crime.

One-quarter of Republican ads...

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