The Non-Education of Ross Douthat
Nicholas Grossman on why the Times columnist insists on defending a version of the Republican party that doesn't exist.
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The Non-Education of Ross Douthat
NICHOLAS GROSSMAN: The New York Times columnist insists on defending a version of the Republican party that doesn't exist.
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🚨OVERTIME 🚨
Happy Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed the last dog days of summer! We enjoyed the HOA pool for one last afternoon, and the dogs continued to (try) and bond.
We also had some BBQ this weekend.
The House GOP needs to get better research staffers…
Andrew Solender @AndrewSolender
11 House Republicans send letters to 13 telecom companies vowing to "pursue all legal remedies" if they comply with the Jan. 6 committee's records request. "Please be advised that the undersigned do not consent to the release of confidential call records or data," it concludes. https://t.co/EM2m5b7Lv5“Welcome is the right word…” And I’m glad my state is welcoming refugees from Afghanistan.
What QAnon does next…
The other Afghan women… Make sure you earmark 20 minutes to read this New Yorker story. It’s your #mustread #longread of the day. I don’t want to spoil a word of it for you.
House GOP priorities…
Claudia Tenney @claudiatenney
She is Blue Anon deranged and compelled to peddle lies. https://t.co/3W99lob35PWait, what?
Is this bad?
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