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hlthe2b

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2. I know you aren't talking about his appearance, but rather his appeal as a future candidate...

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 05:20 PM

Jun 25

--or at least leadership in the Senate. I agree.

That said, if I do think of his appearance, I think that beard has helped to give him the gravitas that was less apparent previously.

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