"Have The Life You Voted For": 27 Tweets That Sum Up American Politics This Week
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American politics is a complete mess right now, but I find it comforting to know I'm not alone in thinking the world has gone bananas. So, here are 27 of the best, most relatable, and sometimes funny political tweets from the last week:
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Fox News / Twitter: @constans
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NBC News / Twitter: @RepJasmine
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Fox News / Twitter: @frogs4girls
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Twitter: @implausibleblog
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Fox News / Twitter: @TheMaineWonk
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See you next week!
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