The Hill News

From journalists to Democrats to Republicans, many in Washington this week lamented the defeat of Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar in his GOP primary election Tuesday night â€" he is literally the embodiment of a time gone by. Known for his vast record of accomplishments in foreign and domestic policy, particularly in his pioneering work on securing nuclear weapons, Lugar was known for always striking the right tone and working with Democrats. The election wasn't even close. Lugar's opponent, Richard Mourdock, backed by the Tea Party, beat the 80-year-old, six-term incumbent by 20 points.

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