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Nat Cohn: “Progressives had high hopes of dominant victories in marquee primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin, but in the end their candidates fared much worse than expected. The results would have been a lot less disappointing if the pre-election polls hadn’t been so far off.” “The polls helped set extraordinarily high expectations for progressives: Dr. […]

“James Talarico’s Senate campaign is celebrating an endorsement from an unlikely political figure — a Texas attorney who once accused Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton of stealing his $1,000 Montblanc pen,” Semafor reports. “Joe Joplin’s pen, a gift from his wife, became a source of controversy after he left it in a dish near a […]

“After years of battling fellow Republicans and helping lead the culture wars in Texas, Ken Paxton is campaigning on tax deductions, appearing with state lawmakers who once voted to impeach him, and openly appealing to the Washington establishment for financial help,” CNN reports. “It’s all part of Paxton’s efforts to unify his party after a […]

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In a world where nearly everyone has a public platform, the concept of fame is evolving. Not long ago, fame belonged almost exclusively to movie stars, musicians, politicians, or bestselling authors. Today, thanks to the web, someone can reach millions without ever stepping on a stage. But does digital prominence really feel the same as […]

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