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Voters want fighters. But where is the limit?

Washington Post Politics Monday 10 August 2026, 09:34 UTC By Dan Merica 1 min read
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For years — really ever since the political rise of President Donald Trump — voters have told pollsters and reporters that they want to elect so-called fighters. This trend has also led to more candidates who attempt to shake off true political scandals.

For years — really ever since the political rise of President Donald Trump — voters have told pollsters and reporters that they want to elect so-called fighters. This trend has also led to more candidates who attempt to shake off true political scandals.
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