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Aaron Blake

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In 1970, 58% of Americans said a 'major cause' of unrest on college campuses was 'radical professors who encourage student revolt.'

In 1970, 58% of Americans said a 'major cause' of unrest on college campuses was 'radical professors who encourage student revolt.'
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Here's pro-Israel N.Y. Democrat Ritchie Torres: 'These are not activities protected by the First Amendment.  These are crimes punishable by law.”

Here's pro-Israel N.Y. Democrat Ritchie Torres: 'These are not activities protected by the First Amendment.  These are crimes punishable by law.”
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Trump draws strongest jail threat yet. But sometimes a threat is just that. washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…

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Judge Merchan on the ever-weighty question of whether retweets/re-posts are endorsements:

You must 'rely on common sense.'

By curating the posts and promoting them, Trump 'endorsed the posts' and gave them 'his stamp of approval.'

Judge Merchan on the ever-weighty question of whether retweets/re-posts are endorsements: You must 'rely on common sense.' By curating the posts and promoting them, Trump 'endorsed the posts' and gave them 'his stamp of approval.'
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This is definitely not the craziest part of this ... creative ad.

But if you're asking yourself why environmentalist RFK Jr. would call a coal baron 'the most honest CEO in America,' it's because he didn't.

RFK cited lawyers who deposed Blankenship who said that, as he was

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A brief history of members of Congress gaming filing deadlines in ways that deprive voters of choices — off the new Bill Posey example.

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A brief history of members of Congress gaming filing deadlines in ways that deprive voters of choices — off the new Bill Posey example. washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…
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Rep. Matt Gaetz got a last-minute primary challenger for his seat as allies of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy look to extract revenge on the eight lawmakers who voted to oust the California Republican last fall.
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Today OAN has announced it is retracting a false story about my client Michael Cohen. This is a total vindication for Mr. Cohen -- and a warning: Mr. Cohen is telling the truth, and there will be legal consequences for those who lie about him.

See our full statement:

Today OAN has announced it is retracting a false story about my client @MichaelCohen212. This is a total vindication for Mr. Cohen -- and a warning: Mr. Cohen is telling the truth, and there will be legal consequences for those who lie about him. See our full statement:
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Recent polling has shown remarkable levels of support for mass deportation, using the military to deport, and even using detention camps.

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Recent polling has shown remarkable levels of support for mass deportation, using the military to deport, and even using detention camps. washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…
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So basically it appears Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.) delayed his retirement announcement until shortly before the filing deadline to help his preferred successor avoid a substantial primary.

Lawmakers just keep doing this.

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The NRSC tries to label Don Blankenship as 'Democrats' recruit' in West Virginia.

When Blankenship got in, the WV Democratic Party said this:

'I don’t care what letter he has after his name this week, Don Blankenship is not a Democrat and does not represent the values of our

The NRSC tries to label Don Blankenship as 'Democrats' recruit' in West Virginia. When Blankenship got in, the WV Democratic Party said this: 'I don’t care what letter he has after his name this week, Don Blankenship is not a Democrat and does not represent the values of our
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McConnell on Sunday:

'I’m focusing on ... moving away from the isolationist movement that began with Tucker Carlson.'

'I think it was very destructive, very impactful on regular Republican voters and created a big problem.'

'He certainly ended up where he should have been all

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