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Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend rattled Washington, D.C. Many of his Senate colleagues were quick to sing the late senator's praises—no matter what party they belong to. Foreign leaders also paid their respects. It seems as if everybody — Democrat or Republican, hawk or dove — had something nice to say about the late Senator. In today's hyper-polarized political environment, that seems to be rare. So rare that we decided to publish some touching tributes to Sen. Graham—from

I’ve wanted to ask this for a few days. Is there a Democrat in TFP-ville who could give me an explanation defending Gov Walz pardoning a child rapist? I’m truly seeking to understand this move. Personally, to put my cards on the table, I think child rapists deserve the death penalty. But pardon? And with the motivation to keep them from deportation? Not trying to own anyone. What is the reasoning or logic behind such a move? If nothing else it just seems to serve the narrative that the left car