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Ron's avatar

Nice piece, Debra. But in the end, you got a bit too generous. "Enlightenment" had nothing to do with it; Newsom's decision on Sirhan was driven entirely by political calculation, as you first observed--a shrewd Sister Souljah moment. To be sure, denying Sirhan parole is the correct decision, but anytime Newsom hits upon a just outcome it's nothing but a happy coincidence.

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LA Grant's avatar

What are the odds he's looking at recent elections in NY and VA, and computing positions for 2024? Especially given the current questions around Biden's continued presence on the playing field and Harris' evident weakness?

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