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Bleacher Creature

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52. That is really the core of their movement.

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 08:33 PM

Jan 2025

That describes a huge number of them (Trump included) and appealing to that cohort was one of the key goals of the campaign, especially with the focus on young men and prominent podcasters.

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I visited a girlfriend earlier this afternoon, slightlv Jan 2025 #42

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Ernst could be described the same way.. BattleRow Jan 2025 #45

That is really the core of their movement. Bleacher Creature Jan 2025 #52

Exactly, this is the cohort group they are interested in. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #57

Agreed on all points. yardwork Jan 2025 #5

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Wow, I did not know that. arthritisR_US Jan 2025 #69

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Did she specify if her rapist was male or female? BattleRow Jan 2025 #62

A college boyfriend. mercuryblues Jan 2025 #65

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I agree, Lulu.. TY for saying that. Cha Jan 2025 #16

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