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Democracy: Now with More Leaflets!
#election
Democracy: Now with More Leaflets!
Elections are that magical time when every candidate suddenly remembers your name, your dog’s name, and pretends to care deeply about the pothole outside your nan’s house. Leaflets multiply in your letterbox like rabbits on energy drinks, all featuring people who have never worn a hi-vis jacket suddenly posing in one like they’ve just filled in a thousand potholes personally. There’s always that one guy who runs as an independent with a manifesto that’s 80% about bringing back milk deliveries and banning cyclists. And no matter who wins, the bins still get collected late and the local duck pond remains mysteriously over budget.
TRUMP WINS BIG: Republicans Sweep Florida Congressional Seats in Special Elections
- Wednesday, 02 April 2025
In Florida special elections, Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis are projected to win races for Florida's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. Trump celebrated the victories, announcing his "big" endorsement proved more powerful than Democratic forces. Fine defeated Josh Weil, who spent nearly $8 million more on the race.
