Citizenship and A Lucky Life
Citizenship and A Lucky Life
Plus: a look at the "Race to Self-Abase" by GOP VP hopefuls.
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WILL SALETAN: GOP Veepstakes: Race to Self-Abase
WHO WILL BE DONALD TRUMP’S running mate? Lots of ambitious Republican are angling for the job, sucking up at Mar-a-Lago and on national TV. Normally, contenders for the vice presidency would showcase their accomplishments, their communication skills, or their ability to carry a key state. But in Trump’s case, the rules are different. He’s an authoritarian crook, and the contestants are competing to show how far they’d go to defend his crimes and his abuse of power.
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Kristi Noem having a rough time… On Newsmax? Maybe she’s hoping Trump will appreciate her repeatedly demonstrating how she has no shame.
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Ryan Reynolds invests in Ohio company… after Taylor Swift boosts sales. I’ve been a big fan of Homage after a fraternity brother from Columbus turned me onto them because he went to school with the founder. Meanwhile, the Wrexham investment needs some help.
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