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Graham was the best kind of 'operator' in Washington

Headline from Bismarck Tribune

On Feb. 22, 2022, two days before Vladimir Putin sent his tanks rumbling toward Ukraine's capital, President Donald Trump said of the Russian leader: "This is genius. ... Here's a guy who's very savvy."

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13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Thomasville Times-Enterprise

    Graham was the best kind of ‘Operator’ (opens Thomasville Times-Enterprise)

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    Thomasville Times-Enterprise's feed description

    On Feb. 22, 2022, two days before Vladimir Putin sent his tanks rumbling toward Ukraine’s capital, Donald Trump said of the Russian leader: “This is genius. … Here’s a guy […]

  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Lindsey Graham was the best kind of 'operator'| Froma Harrop (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    On Feb. 22, 2022, two days before Vladimir Putin sent his tanks rumbling toward Ukraine's capital, President Donald Trump said of the Russian leader: "This is genius. ... Here's a guy who's very savvy."

  3. West Central Tribune

    Froma Harrop: Graham was the best kind of 'operator' (opens West Central Tribune)

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    West Central Tribune's feed description

    From the commentary, "Graham is a reminder of patriots who loved this country before radicals in both parties turned against it. Can anyone replace him?"

  4. Bismarck Tribune

    Graham was the best kind of 'operator' in Washington (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    On Feb. 22, 2022, two days before Vladimir Putin sent his tanks rumbling toward Ukraine's capital, President Donald Trump said of the Russian leader: "This is genius. ... Here's a guy who's very savvy."

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