Chait on Brooks on Perry

by Michael Sean Winters

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August 26, 2011

Jon Chait is one of the funniest writers in DC today, but even by his high standards, today's post about the NYTimes' David Brooks is especially hilarious. Brooks wants someone to call out Rick Perry for the kookie ideas he holds and his general unsuitability for the presidency. Chait suggests a mirror, or Ross Douthat.

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