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betsuni

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13. "Back in 1983, Pat Schroeder called Ronald Reagan the 'Teflon president' because negative things

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Sun Aug 24, 2025, 04:16 PM

Aug 2025

never stuck to him. But Trump was coated with something more powerful than Teflon; loathsome behavior not only didn't stick, it made him stronger. The worse Trump behaved, the more millions of voters seemed to like him." Chris Whipple, "Uncharted"

Why why why why why do Republicans get this protective and alluring coating that lets them get away with everything. Oh wait, I'm sure someone will smugly explain why it's Democrats' fault for not stopping it, or bringing baby lotion to a Teflon fight or something.

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