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Beyond Labels

Beyond Labels

By Maria Shriver
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“As someone who was the Democratic nominee, I have the privilege right now to concede this race to J.D. Vance. Because the way this country operates is that you lose an election, you concede. You respect the will of the people.”

Bam. That’s how it’s done.

Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan’s demeanor and choice of words on election night blew me away. His speech was elegance in the face of defeat. It was class, strength, and an example of how to leave the stage better than when you took it.

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