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Amanda's Mild Takes · Aug 8, 2026

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Amanda Nelson · Amanda's Mild Takes

We did it, Joe! We made it through another week. It was a rough week for Republican incumbents in their primaries, and a wild week for Democrats as the “progressives/DSA/whatever vs everyone else” fight — which is, IMO, mostly made up — gets more media coverage. Here’s what you may have missed:

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We also talked to a Texas state house candidate in a safe blue seat about how safe blue politicians can help Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico win!

On social media

How did Republicans take over the South?

A message to the Confederate dead

Trump’s Ls of the week through Tuesday

Primary election results for Tuesday!

Vote down the ballot to control data centers

DSA, progressives, and “normal” Democrats

Trump’s Ls of the week through Friday

How to replace the Senate with another thing

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