The New York Times Magazine
1/3/2016
The Decorous Demise of the ‘Establishment’. Once upon a time, the American political structure was ruled by a set group of elite individuals. Then along came this election season, and being an insider became a kiss of death. Text by Mark Leibovich. Art Direction by Frank Augugliaro.
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