Geena Davis on Paving the Way for America’s First Female President
23 Oct
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Geena Davis on Paving the Way for America’s First Female President

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Politics tamfitronics An aging Commander in Chief faces health struggles, and as a result, his younger, female vice-president ascends. That is, of course, the story of the 2024 presidential election in which Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee, replacing an ailing Joe Biden. But it also happens to be a TV show plot – nearly 20 years ago.The series, Commander in Chiefwhich premiered in 2005, starred Geena Davis as the first female vice president in American history, selected to help an older, white male political candidate appeal to other constituencies. Sound familiar? There are notable differences between the political fiction of the show and the political realities of the 2024 race, however. For one, fictional President Teddy Bridges is a Republican, while Mackenzie, portrayed by Davis, is an Independent. Oh, and in the...
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7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk
23 Oct
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7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk

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Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, senior political editor Mark Murray breaks down the most important polling dynamics that are defining the final stage of the presidential race. Plus, senior White House reporter Peter Nicholas examines how Barack Obama's message may not be hitting home with hid intended audience.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.7 key forces shaping the final days of the electionBy Mark MurrayWith two weeks until Election Day, the polls can’t tell us who is going to win the presidential race — the results are that close, and surveys from previous cycles were that off, especially...
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Ursula K. Le Guin Price Announced
23 Oct
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Ursula K. Le Guin Price Announced

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Politics tamfitronics Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.Politics tamfitronics This is the Winner of the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for FictionReally interesting shortlist for this year’s award, and the winner itself is not something I had on my radar. One thing I like about science-fiction and fantasy awards in general is that there are often novellas (as this one is) recognized. I am not sure why SFF is more open to novellas in general, though probably it has something to do with the importance of the science fiction short story in the mainstreaming of the genre.Politics tamfitronics First Trailer for Adaptation of Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown DropsThis looks like a goddamn delight. I might be short on Waititi right...
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