Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) was roundly roasted on social media for a bizarre op-ed Sunday in which he endorsed himself in the third person. The article in The Salt Lake Tribune ran under the headline “Mike Lee has earned a reputation as principled conservative” with the byline “Mike Lee.” “Mike Lee serves as a United States senator representing the state of Utah,” the piece begins. “Since taking office, Senator Lee has earned a reputation as a principled conservative.” It appears that the newspaper offered the opportunity to submit an op-ed to both Lee and his independent challenger Evan McMullin. Journalist James Surowiecki said McMullin contributed a piece written in the first person “like a normal person,” while Lee chose instead to submit his bio.
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