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Why Republicans suck at social media
Republicans have been able to use social media to attract attention, rally voters, and impact politics. But the party has a track record of embarrassing gaffes and bigoted memes that has exposed the significant downside of its social media focus. That dynamic was on display this past week after GOP Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee posted on X, “homosexuality has…Read More
Paxton's Sweetheart Plea Deal With Pedophile Looms Over Texas Senate Race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has only been an official GOP Senate nominee for a few days, and he’s already dealing with fallout from a controversial offer that his office made to a pedophile.During an interview with CBS News, Democratic candidate James Talarico was asked to respond to a childish nickname that Paxton has used to describe him, “Talafreako.” “If…Read More
Elon Musk flails as his Epstein emails surface
Republican megadonor Elon Musk spent the weekend trying to change the narrative about his interactions with accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein after emails surfaced showing Musk arranging to attend a party at Epstein’s notorious private island. The emails, which were sent between 2012 and 2014, were released Friday by the Department of Justice, and they show Musk discussing attending a…Read More