McCarthy's implication was that the Democrats knew about such spies and allowed it without reservation, I believe.

the people actually found to be engaged in espionage were employees of the government, right? Not elected officials.

I don't understand why anybody ever thought that spies were a political issue.....you know, Republicans or Democrats.....as if Democrats were somehow encouraging the Commie spies.

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