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Dear Republicans: Do your patriotic duty

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imageA supporter of Ted Cruz holds his book and a US flag.Mark Kauzlarich/REUTERS

Dear Republicans:

For the past week, we have been reminded of the precarious position in which we find ourselves as Americans. The situation I’m referring to is the latest poll numbers for the GOP candidates.

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