Jen Rubin

@jenrubin.bsky.social

Editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, MSNBC contributor, dog and art lover, democracy defender, and pro-Oxford comma. Book recommendations welcomed.

While pundits and partisan axe-grinders told us for weeks the race turned on an ideological schism in the party, ordinary voters, even in primaries that attract the most partisan segment of the electorate, choose between real candidates, not partisan manifestos.

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so far MAGA antics to make ballot measures near impossible losing big in Missouri and effort to put a leash on Kansas S Ct with popular election failing. Seems the people like some progressivism in red states

Incredible nonsense from John Cornyn. True, the harm to Epstein’s victims can’t be remedied by a “no” vote. But why should Blanche’s corrupt cover-up of the Epstein files—in violation of a Congressional mandate(!)—be rewarded by “yes”? Can’t get any more craven than this.

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Cornyn justifies his support for Blanche: "That's one of those things that can't be remedied by a 'no' vote"

Trump’s personal economy may be “thriving,” thanks to $2B in ill-gotten gains since returning to office, but Americans are not. Republicans have every reason to fear they will pay a political price for this rotten economic record, unmitigated corruption, misguided priorities, and gross incompetence.

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PROUD to run this: The AG must be someone who treats survivors with dignity, follows the facts wherever they lead, and understands that justice cannot be subordinate to political fealty. Blanche demonstrated in that meeting with survivors that he is not that person open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

Todd Blanche Failed Epstein Survivors Again

His behavior in a hastily arranged meeting with brave women seeking justice underscored his unsuitability for the attorney general role he desperately wants.

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Cornyn and Tillis vile bargain-modify a patently illegal tax immunity deal to elevate the tormentor of Jeffrey Epstein victims- tells you everything about their moral depravity