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Bill Press: January 6 Hearings: Only one possible take-away

It’s the laziest form of journalism there is, yet you see it everywhere, on every media platform, after every major event: “Five Take-Aways.” Reporters breathlessly list their “five take-aways” from a Biden speech, Supreme Court decision, primary election result, latest opinion poll or golf tournament. And, true to form, without any serious analysis, many also trotted out their favorite five of the latest hearing of the January 6 Select Committee. All of which may make for quick copy, but

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