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The Washington Two-Step

Build the ballroom vs. build the wall.

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Leland Vittert
Apr 28, 2026
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‼️Nothing unifies Republicans like an assassination attempt — and what are they spending that newfound motivation on? A ballroom

  • Even worse🤦: A privately funded ballroom seemed trivial and harmless — now with a GOP effort to authorize federal funding, Republicans in swing districts will have to answer for it.

  • Wait, there is more😬: It moves the conversat…

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