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We Are All ‘Walz’s for Trump’
“In addition to triggering a meltdown among copy editors everywhere (Pro tip: The plural of ‘Walz’ is ‘Walzes’), the photograph was met with outrage from Tim’s more loyal relatives,” writes Kat Rosenfield. (Photo via @TheNewsTrending/X)
Seeing politicians get betrayed by family members makes you feel better about hating your dad’s politics.
By Kat Rosenfield
09.10.24 — U.S. Politics
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As we bate our collective breath for an October surprise, the American electorate is celebrating an even more beloved political tradition. Ladies and gents, this is Backstabbing September, that magical month when the most disgruntled members of a candidate’s extended family take to the airwaves, the papers, social media platforms—to let the public know …

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Kat Rosenfield
Culture writer, novelist, and podcaster. On Twitter at @katrosenfield.
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