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Feb 23, 2025 · The Democrat on the other hand, Josh Weil, is about as good as you get, a stalwart progressive who won a primary against an establishment conservative—and in all 6 counties and by 22 points! But can he win? An internal poll shows that Fine is currently up by 12 points… Among Republicans! 44% of Republicans in this district currently support Josh Weil for Congress over the Republican ...

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Feb 28, 2025 · Trump's massively tanking in the polls b/c of his association with the apartheid-emerald-mined numbnuts, but also...he's an asshole who reminded anyone who'd somehow forgotten he gives Vladimir Putin reach-arounds on the regular.

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Mar 21, 2025 · Above, The Clash performs, I Fought The Law (And The Law Won). Our descent into lawlessness continues, as our bloggers opine. And let's face it, the media is not helping us any. Wonkette watches Greg Gutfeld advocate —in real time!— the fall of due process. Comic Sands notes that Ty Cobb, who ...

Feb 27, 2025 · Texas Republican Rep Pat Fallon says veterans need to put down the Cheetos and start contributing to society if they want to eat.

Feb 24, 2025 · Josh Weil winning this race would be a political earthquake inside the Democratic Party, where expectations for progressives is minimal, and nationally, where a rejection of Randy Fine and his extremism will send a bolt of electricity through the spine of the whole congressional GOP. Please, if you can spare a contribution, Josh Weil’s campaign is a worthwhile investment.