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In the past, political scandals could end careers. Not anymore

There was a time when scandals were a death knell for political careers. But today, they’re far from being career enders.

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In the race to the midterms this year, neither party is untouched by scandal.
Texas Senate GOP hopeful Ken Paxton has faced legal battles and criminal investigations for years, along with all… [8019 chars]

Source: NPR | Published: 2026-06-08T08:44:51Z

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