Tuesday, July 12, 2022

GET ME REWRITE: Beware of drawing conclusions from results of low-turnout special elections

 

Especially in Texas

Election returnsBallotpedia
HeadlineNew York Times
Flores has described herself as Democrats’ worst nightmare, but she was also Republicans’ wildest dream. She’s the first Mexican-born woman in Congress, and the Republican Party completely embraced her.

For use as a prop.  Look at the photo that accompanies the article.  She's surrounded by white men.

Related reading:

Slate, 11/16/2018
Incoming congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited Capitol Hill this week for an orientation program for newly elected representatives. Conservative commentators relished the opportunity to take a few shots at their new favorite political punching bag.  [emphasis added]

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