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Do not listen to The Failing New York Times on this one.

Nov 23

He's more appealing than Democrats want to admit, and he won Florida by almost 20 points. But he has vulnerabilities.

Nov 18

And some early preparation for Christmas

Nov 24

Anyone offering you 8% interest on a savings account-like product is a scammer.

Nov 17

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Voters took the counsel to reject some — but not all — Republicans.

Nov 16

He wants to charge people for the privilege of shouting at more readers. But people don't like being shouted at. Plus: Crypto comeuppance.

Nov 11

The "MAGA Republicans" concept has legs and describes what voters rejected

Nov 10

Some thoughts on crime messaging and ESG.

Nov 8

Porn is one of the few areas where Twitter is the social media market leader. Elon Musk is going to need to monetize that business.

Nov 4

You can't extol the importance of democracy while also pursuing no-choice politics.

Nov 2

Tim Lee on Dads Who "Lean Out"Listen now (27 min) | Tim, an independent journalist with three kids, de-intensified his career so his wife could focus on her demanding job. Should…

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Nov 2

And when he does, it's likely to get closer to the median voter.

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