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> This will at least shut them up for good.

No it won't. The modern GOP is fueled by grievance. It needs an "other" in order to exist. They'll have a new enemy to rail against by this time tomorrow.

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Yes, of course, but it won’t be public broadcasting anymore. That’s why this might be a win for public broadcasting in the long run.

This is naive. If conservatives continue to perceive outlets like PBS as a thorn in their political sides, they'll go after their broadcasting licenses or target them with ruinous lawsuits - both actions that have been discussed or taken by conservative politicians already.

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