Kristina Cruz is an investigative journalist and the author of “The American Right: The Illusion of Conservative Authenticity” (Regnery, 2010). Her writings have been published in National Review, the American Enterprise Institute, LawNewz, Weekly Standard, CNSNews.com and many other publications. Follow her on Twitter: @krsol.

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