So close in Georgia, so close

Jon Ossoff, a true Democratic longshot to win the Georgia district once held by now-HHS Secretary Tom Price and before him by fellow Republicans Newt Gingrich and Johnny Isakson, came within a whisker of winning it outright in a special election today. He won 48.3% of all votes; Karen Handel, the second place finisher, won …

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Snark abounds

Several tweets that won the internet today, at least in my estimation. "I have never heard the words 'pussy' and 'withdrawal' used more often in one day and I work at Planned Parenthood." — @jesszal — Stacey Burns (@WentRogue) October 8, 2016 Then this: Obviously, at this late stage, the GOP should be required to …

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Hillary picks Kaine

He seems like a good choice to me. Planned Parenthood and NARAL both approve of the choice: “While Senator Kaine has been open about his personal reservations about abortion, he’s maintained a 100% pro-choice voting record in the U.S. Senate. He voted against dangerous abortion bans, he has fought against efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, …

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