Dear jlgdr, kinghyts, and shagalo,
They mean opposition to the first "section in bold face".
The political analyst suggests that America needs a third party. This is the main point of the analyst's argument.
The analyst first points out an "opposing claim" made by some people. This is the first bold face section. The analyst then points out an additional claim made by these people.
The analyst responds to these claims by providing "facts" (evidence) that counter
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They mean opposition to the first "section in bold face".
The political analyst suggests that America needs a third party. This is the main point of the analyst's argument.
The analyst first points out an "opposing claim" made by some people. This is the first bold face section. The analyst then points out an additional claim made by these people.
The analyst responds to these claims by providing "facts" (evidence) that counter
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