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RIP to the Russiagate Liberals

With Alex Vindman and George Conway’s losses, Democratic voters are forcefully rejecting the notion that Russia is to blame for America’s ills. The post RIP to the Russiagate Liberals appeared first on The Intercept .

RIP to the Russiagate Liberals

Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, once a prominent figure in the Democratic senatorial race, has lost his bid for election in Florida. This marks the end of an era for the "Russiagate" liberals who fervently believed that only a Kremlin-driven plot could have led to the election of Donald Trump. Vindman's defeat serves as a stark reminder of the limitations of focusing solely on opposition to Trump, without addressing other pressing issues.

This loss, while bittersweet for those who invested heavily in the conspiracy theory, highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to political change.

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