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The McCain Institute champions principled conservatism and military service advocacy, matching the post-congressional work of Adam Kinzinger.
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David Axelrod directs the institute, making its audience a direct fit for deep-dive discussions on American politics and media.
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Miller frequently analyzes the shifting dynamics of the Republican Party alongside center-right figures who have broken ranks with the modern GOP.
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Ornstein writes extensively on institutional decay and democratic norms, which are central topics for both Kinzinger and Axelrod.
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