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David French: Kansas Hopium

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Miller, T. (2026, October 29). David French: Kansas Hopium. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/david-french-kansas-hopium

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The Bulwark · collected 2026-10-29 · by Tim Miller commentary

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David French discusses the possibility of Adam Hamilton becoming the first Democratic senator elected from Kansas in 94 years due to a significant new poll. The article also mentions other key Senate races and touches on issues such as election deniers, performative cruelty within the MAGA movement, and appeals for votes against religious bigotry.
Written by AI on 2026-10-31, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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A new poll suggests that Adam Hamilton could become the first Democratic senator elected from Kansas in 94 years. This development is significant as it indicates a potential shift in political sentiment within Kansas, traditionally a Republican stronghold. The article also mentions an unnecessary plot by the Peltola campaign against Sullivan, which may bolster support among election deniers. Additionally, the piece touches on broader themes such as the impact of MAGA (Make America Great Again) policies and critiques directed at Donald Trump for his stance on social issues like pro-life advocacy.

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Democratic Kansas MAGA Senate The Bulwark Daily

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Kansas GPE · 3× Adam Hamilton PERSON · 2× David French PERSON · 2× Democratic NORP · 2× The Bulwark Daily ORG · 2× Christian NORP · 1× MAGA ORG · 1× Peltola PERSON · 1× Senate ORG · 1× Sullivan PERSON · 1×

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Plus: Performative cruelty is the MAGA initiation rite, Christian Texans who like Talarico are attracted to his decency, Trump gutted the pro-life movement, and Tim makes an impassioned case to Michigan to not vote for religious bigot Mike Rogers.
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🔮 David French: Kansas Hopium Is it possible Adam Hamilton could be the first Democratic senator elected from Kansas in 94 years?
2026-10-31 · The Bulwark
David French: Kansas Hopium · mixed framing

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David French: Kansas Hopium Is it possible Adam Hamilton could be the first Democratic senator elected from Kansas in 94 years? uncertain
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Is it possible Adam Hamilton could be the first Democratic senator elected from Kansas in 94 years? uncertain
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A major new poll is raising hopes there—and in other key Senate races as well. asserted
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Plus: Performative cruelty is the MAGA initiation rite, Christian Texans who like Talarico are attracted to his decency, Trump gutted the pro-life movement, and Tim makes an impassioned case to Michigan to not vote for religious bigot Mike Rogers. asserted
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