In Which We Discuss:

1. Somebody forgot to tell Larry Hogan about the pre-exploratory phase of launching an exploratory committee for president.

2. CPAC audiences are looking to bring a Cruz/Fiorina energy to 2024.

3. Pete Buttigieg is a Maxxinista!

4. Biden is in favor of DC Statehood except when they pass laws he doesn’t agree with.

5. JD Vance is aspiring to become the socialist the Democrats won’t let themselves be.

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