Figuring out why Ossoff is so effective is an interesting task. I think he's mastering a kind of stern dignity that is uniquely compelling in contrast to the clownish cruelty of the other side. I think the other person who's kind of hit on the same thing is AOC, though in a different register

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It's not hard. Both Yglesias moderates and Khanna leftists give MAGA politicians legitimacy because they want MAGA's base. Ossoff simply does not give a shit about the MAGA base, which allows him to speak with fierce clarity about MAGA politicians. He is willing to bet on an anti-MAGA majority.

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sorry for the things i said when i was talking

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By Luce Bahzi

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You can easily track this in the Greens' vote. In 2010 they got what was then a high-water mark when they were the most prominent third party (Dems done, ON seemingly so too). Dipped in 2013, then rebuilt but had to do so from the left, and on that basis exceeded 2010 in 2022 and 25

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