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Good News for Trump: The 2024 Election Is Looking Like 1968 All Over Again - Here Are 6 Ways

By Randy DeSoto May 6, 2024 at 11:52am

The old maxim attributed to Mark Twain, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes,” certainly appears to be true when comparing this year’s presidential election to the election of 1968.

There are at least six parallels, and taken together, they all bode well for former President Donald Trump as he looks to return to the White House with a win in November.

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Randy DeSoto

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 4,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars