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Happy Birthday, James Madison . Thank You for Fighting So Hard for Our Constitution

Wouldn't it be quite the scandal if the president of the United States were to pimp out his wife and her sister to use their sexual favors to win the endorsement of his influential predecessor? It was a smear that James Madison had to endure in the year leading up to his election and inauguration in 1809 as the young nation's fourth president. Keep that in mind next time you hear someone complain about the "unprecedented" partisanship and harsh tone of today's politics. And keep in mind what the Founders overcame when politicians and pundits today bemoan the "intractable" problems our nation faces.Today marks the 260th anniversary of Madison's birth and an opportunity to remind ourselves that the men who secured the early Republic, starting in the 18th century, endured bitter accusations and political games and struggles that would make many of us blush today. Despite all the struggles and rancor, the Founders succeeded in establishing a republic based on limited government and protect...

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