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The Legacy Of Sen. Jim DeMint — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Sen. Jim DeMint's endorsement has become the gold standard for true blue conservatives seeking a Senate seat. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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The Legacy Of Sen. Jim DeMint — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

December 10, 2012 • The bombshell announcement by South Carolina's Jim DeMint that he will resign his Senate seat could lead to the first black senator from the South since Reconstruction. But how will DeMint's tenure be judged?

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The Legacy Of Sen. Jim DeMint — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

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