Betsy DeVos, for example, has shown that sheโs flatly ignorant of an astounding amount of basic education policy. It might be possible to persuade two or three Republicans to oppose her on these grounds - but only if the entire confirmation process isnโt a pure partisan battle.
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Kevin DrumIf you donโt want your followers to give up in disgust, your inspiration needs to be in the service of goals that are at least attainable.
Kevin DrumThe WHO took care to explicitly say that processed meat didnโt rank alongside smoking when it comes to cancer risk.
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