by Philip Klein
As the memory of the attacks faded, it was inevitable that counterterrorism measures would draw more scrutiny — and voter priorities would shift.
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President George W. Bush speaks with retired firefighter Bob Beckwith of Ladder 117 at the World Trade Center site in New York City, September 14, 2001.
Win McNamee/Reuters
September 11 changed American politics — and then the way it changed politics changed politics again.
When a group of hijackers slammed planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and another plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers staged a heroic struggle, the threat of terrorism immediately vaulted to the top concern for Americans.
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Philip Klein is the editor of National Review Online.
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September 11 changed American politics — and then the way it changed politics changed politics again.
When a group of hijackers slammed planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and another plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers staged a heroic struggle, the threat of terrorism immediately vaulted to the top concern for Americans.
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About the Author
Philip Klein is the editor of National Review Online.
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