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Mark Z. Barabak: For Adam Schiff, censure is a gift from House Republicans

Congressman Adam Schiff speaks at the "Just Majority" Burbank Press Conference on May 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

On Thursday, Rep. Adam B. Schiff turned 63. His birthday present arrived a day early, courtesy of vengeful House Republicans.

Schiff was formally censured Wednesday for his role in holding to account the most immoral, self-centered, self-dealing, insurrectionist president in modern American history.

The only thing missing was wrapping paper, a shiny red bow and a greeting card dotted with Xs and O's.

Former President Donald Trump has described Schiff as "shifty," "sick" and "corrupt." He has also made the congressman what he is today: a political household name and to millions of Democrats nationwide.

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