Michael Ramirez: Senator Harry Reid 12-30-21

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Sen. Harry Reid, 1939-2021

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While I rarely agreed with Senator Harry Reid, you have to respect his path from a house without indoor plumbing, to amateur boxer, to dedicated public servant, to Senate Majority Leader and fierce fighter for liberal causes. May he rest in peace.  —Michael

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We conservatives endure horrible commentary from lefties on social media when one of our own champions passes away, but we don’t like to treat our opposition or their families like monsters. I was struck by this quote, which says a lot about Reid and his essential qualities —Melissa

“I didn’t make it in life because of my athletic prowess. I didn’t make it because of my good looks. I didn’t make it because I am a genius. I made it because I worked hard. I tell everyone, whatever you want to try to do, make sure you work as hard as you can to try to do what you want to do. I believe that is a lesson for everyone.” —Harry Reid

Harry Reid put politics aside in friendship with Republican senator Blake Apgar, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Harry Reid, Democratic Kingmaker, Dies at 82 Megan Messerly, Nevada Independent

Why Democrats Are Struggling to Run Reid's Old Playbook —Jim Newell, Slate

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