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In my 67 years, I've never witnessed any political figure (and that includes the hated Nixon and Reagan) who has been so targeted for "destruction" and there is no other definition which is more appropriate.

Senator Joe McCarthy.

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In my 67 years, I’ve never witnessed any political figure (and that includes the hated Nixon and Reagan) who has been so targeted for “destruction” and there is no other definition which is more appropriate.
Senator Joe McCarthy.”

- - - and McCarthy was targeted for the same reason.