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New poll on torture and investigations negates Beltway conventional wisdom

Majorities of Americans oppose torture in all cases, want Guantanamo closed, favor civilian trials for terrorist suspects, and support investigations into Bush crimes.

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  • Thursday, January 22, 2009 09:27 AM

    just called my senator

    Little Harry Reid from Searchlight, NV. Perhaps he can surpass all expectations.

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