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Maxine Waters declares war on democracy

By Philip Wegmann

Published June 25, 2018 9:24am ET

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Maxine Waters declares war on democracy — "Did you ever see her? Did you ever see her? 'We will impeach him. We will impeach the president,'" Trump said, referring to Rep. Maxine Waters. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) | Denis Poroy

All the armies of all the world couldn’t conquer this country but Rep. Maxine Waters can ruin brunch, and it’s more serious than spilled mimosas, mushy avocado toast, and missed reservations. It’s an existential threat to this democracy.

The California Democrat is embracing lawlessness, condoning harassment of political opponents, and in the process, trying to revive the old idea mob justice.

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