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In reply to the discussion: Why Hasn't The American Left Convinced More Americans To Vote For More Progressive Candidates? [View all]LostOne4Ever
(9,288 posts)Then dismisses the links without giving any real reasons. I think you are committing an act of confirmation bias.
As for the term "puff pieces":
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Neither article seems to be a "story of exaggerating praise" and both seem to be well documented.