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Feb 2024
23m 7s

A Politics Reporter Walks Into a Singles...

The New York Times
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The New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon went speed dating in a swing state to ask daters fun questions like: How early do you tell a prospective date whether you lean red or blue? When do you talk about your stances on issues like abortion or gender equality? It’s hard enough to find someone you click with. Then add election-year tensions into t ... Show More
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