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Radio Free America: The lessons Democrats can learn from Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk evolved from an internet joke into a political opportunist who recognized that proximity to power was all that mattered.
Jackson County GOP names 9/11 golf sponsorships after attack sites
Sponsorship tiers named for the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and Flight 93 are on sale for a “Tee Off in Remembrance” event on the attacks’ 25th anniversary.
Missouri Supreme Court finds Denny Hoskins ‘was in contempt’ over congressional maps
Hoskins purged the contempt Thursday by reversing his directive to local election officials and telling them to use the congressional districts from 2022.
Indiana Supreme Court rules Sen. Spencer Deery winner in 3-vote primary
Justices questioned reasons for Recount Commission to disallow ballots cast for Deery that flipped lead to challenger Paula Copenhaver.
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Iowa governor candidate Zach Lahn backs term limits — except for the office he wants
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Lisa Demuth wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary in upset victory, continues longshot bid against Amy Klobuchar
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Proof from the states: The right wing attempt to repeal the 20th century
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Skinner brags about failed Lake Altoona project in campaign ad
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