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This year, Conservative Political Action Conference director Matt Schlapp — who is currently fighting a blizzard of litigation over alleged sexual misconduct — didn’t allow “left-wing media” to have press credentials, saying that if any such reporters wanted in, they would have to shell out for a ticket and be treated like ordinary attendees. Stephanie Mencimer of Mother Jones did just that — and got some remarkable undercover moments. Already this year’s CPAC has been notable for its relatively thin attendance and for bizarre displays like the January 6 pinball machine. But what Mencimer real…

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