A Game of Horseshoes

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Catoggio, N. (2026, October 27). A Game of Horseshoes. The Dispatch. https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/el-sayed-ad-anti-israel-postliberal/

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The Dispatch · collected 2026-10-27 · by Nick Catoggio

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Nick Catoggio’s Boiling Frogs newsletter offers commentary on populism and political polarization, focusing on similarities between politicians Abdul El-Sayed and Vivek Ramaswamy. Born within months of each other in the Rust Belt to immigrant families, both are highlighted for their shared background despite differing political views.
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Nick Catoggio in his newsletter "Boiling Frogs" observes similarities between Abdul El-Sayed and Vivek Ramaswamy, noting they were both born within a year of each other and grew up in the Rust Belt with backgrounds rooted in immigrant families. The piece explores themes of populism, polarization, and the evolving landscape of American conservatism.

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Hedges 5 of 37 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles discuss different aspects and times related to Abdul El-Sayed, one focusing on his background similarities with Vivek Ramaswamy and the other criticizing his academic work and recent political rally.”
Fast Takes: Ilhan Omar’s dad’s dubious past, Trump’s sensible appeal and more Different event
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Hedges 3 of 26 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles discuss different topics and individuals without referencing the same specific incident.”
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Narrative

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You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter featuring sharp, introspective commentary on populism, polarization, and the gradual erosion of American conservatism. asserted
You → read → conservatism
Abdul El-Sayed and Vivek Ramaswamy have a lot in common. asserted
Sayed → have → lot
Both were born less than a year apart and raised in the Rust Belt by immigrant parents. asserted
Both → bear → parents
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