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Happy midterms! Here's a rundown of the best political zingers in history

  • Written by Chris Lamb, Professor of Journalism, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
President Ronald Reagan during a 1984 debate.AP Photo

Labor Day marks the beginning of the decisive, final stretch of the U.S. political campaign season, when candidates prepare to debate one another by practicing their ad-libs or “zingers,” as they’re called, hoping to have the last word with voters.

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