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U.S. STRIKES IRAN AS TRUMP SAYS CEASEFIRE IS OVER

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“U.S. MILITARY CONDUCTED STRIKES ON SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN IRAN ON THURSDAY AND INTERCEPTED MUNIMENT”

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“U.S. STRIKES IRAN AS TRUMP SAYS CEASEFIRE IS OVER”

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Maine's State Senate has only 35 members — one of the smallest in the U.S.!

With just 35 seats, each Maine Senate race carries enormous weight — a single suspended campaign can shift the balance of power. Learn more at Wikipedia

Candidates can remain on ballots even after suspending campaigns.

In most U.S. states, including Maine, there is no mechanism to remove a candidate's name from a printed ballot once the filing deadline has passed — meaning suspended candidates can still receive votes on Election Day.

The Houses of Parliament burned down in 1834 & had to be rebuilt!

The blaze started when workers burned obsolete wooden tally sticks used as tax records. Architect Charles Barry's Gothic Revival rebuild took over 30 years, with the iconic clock tower finished in 1859.

Topic poll · all networksWhich UK Parliament topic deserves the most urgent attention?

Cost of living crisis 0%
NHS & healthcare reform 0%
Climate & net zero 0%
National security 0%

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Topic poll · all networksWere U.S. strikes on Iran the right call?

Yes — fully justified 0%
Only if Iran provoked first 0%
No — dangerous overreach 0%
Too early to judge 0%

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Topic poll · all networksHow many seats are in the Maine State Senate?

Guess, then reveal the answer

Maine was first state to pass a Clean Elections public funding law!

Maine's Clean Election Act (1996) lets candidates opt into public campaign financing. Suspending a campaign triggers specific fund return rules. Learn more at Wikipedia

A sitting judge was charged with obstruction for shielding an immigrant

Ex-Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan avoided prison, getting probation for helping an undocumented man evade ICE agents. Charges against sitting judges are extremely rare. Learn more at Wikipedia

The U.S. & Iran have clashed militarily since the 1980s

From the 1988 Operation Praying Mantis to the 2020 killing of Gen. Soleimani, U.S.-Iran tensions have repeatedly turned deadly. Full history at Wikipedia

ICE agents are not required to wear body cameras.

Unlike most local police departments, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has no agency-wide body camera policy, leaving shooting incidents with limited video evidence and fueling calls for greater transparency from affected families.

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the max federal prison term for concealing a person from arrest?

1 year
4 years
10 years
20 years

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4 years

Temporary amnesia can erase hours of memory in minutes!

Transient Global Amnesia (TGA) causes sudden, temporary memory loss lasting up to 24 hours. It's rare but real — and Katie Couric recently revealed her own diagnosis. Learn more at Wikipedia

NYC buses average just 8 mph — slower than a bicycle!

NYC has the slowest bus speeds of any major U.S. city, per TransitCenter. Ridership dropped over 30% in the past decade, driving officials to redesign the entire 300+ route network from scratch.

Severe weather can force entire campaign operations to halt

Graham Platner suspended campaign operations amid a weather threat. NWS provides real-time severe weather alerts to help communities prepare. Track alerts at Weather.gov

Topic poll · all networksHow many people raft the Grand Canyon's Colorado River each year?

Around 2,500
Around 10,000
Around 25,000
Around 90,000

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Around 25,000

Judges are rarely prosecuted for obstruction — this case is historic.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was charged with helping an immigrant evade ICE agents in her courthouse. Federal obstruction charges against sitting or former judges are exceptionally rare. Learn more at Wikipedia

NYC's bus network is one of the largest in North America!

The MTA runs over 300 bus routes across NYC's 5 boroughs, serving millions daily. A new city plan aims to modernize this massive system. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksShould the ex-WI judge get prison time for helping an immigrant evade arrest?

Yes — no one is above the law 0%
No — she acted on conscience 0%
Only if intent was criminal 0%
Sentence should be community svc 0%

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Topic poll · all networksShould Katie Couric share more details about her amnesia diagnosis?

Yes — raises vital awareness 0%
Only her medical basics 0%
No — it's too personal 0%
Let doctors speak for her 0%

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Topic poll · all networksWhich Electoral College fact surprises you most?

270 votes wins — not a majority 0%
Electors can go rogue & switch 0%
2 states split their votes 0%
Loser of popular vote can win 0%

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UK Parliament has debated wide-ranging topics since 1295!

Edward I's 'Model Parliament' of 1295 set the precedent, covering taxation, war, and law in one session. Today's Parliament still follows that tradition — one chamber, countless topics, 729+ years of continuous debate.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should be the top priority after Grand Canyon rafters fall ill?

Identify the water source 0%
Halt all river tours now 0%
Test all recent rafters 0%
Issue a public health alert 0%

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Suspending a campaign is NOT the same as dropping out!

When candidates 'suspend operations,' their campaign legally continues. This lets them raise funds to pay off debt. Delegates won may also remain in play under party rules — a key strategic difference from formally withdrawing.

Candidates 'suspend' campaigns — not 'end' them — for legal reasons.

Suspending (vs. ending) a campaign lets candidates retain their FEC-registered committee, keep unspent funds, and potentially re-enter the race. Ending a campaign requires formal dissolution and return of remaining funds.

Senate hopeful Graham Platner is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran.

Platner served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before entering politics. Veterans running for Senate have won at notably higher rates recently — about 60% of veteran Senate candidates in competitive primaries since 2018 have advanced.

Video dropout statements became common only after YouTube launched in 2005.

Before social media, candidates withdrew via press releases or live press conferences. Direct-to-camera video statements let candidates control their message without facing reporters' questions — a format now standard in modern campaigns.

Topic poll · all networksShould the ex-judge face prison for helping an immigrant evade ICE?

Yes — no one is above the law 0%
Only a fine & disbarment 0%
Probation was the right call 0%
No — she acted on principle 0%

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ICE agents must follow strict federal use-of-force policies.

ICE's use-of-force policy requires agents to use the minimum force necessary. Deadly incidents can trigger DOJ and DHS investigations. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the Iran ceasefire collapsing?

Iran's leadership 0%
The U.S. negotiators 0%
Both sides equally 0%
Outside regional powers 0%

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Topic poll · all networksWhen did NYC's last streetcar run before buses replaced them?

1941
1952
1957
1964

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1957

Topic poll · all networksWill NYC's new bus system actually improve commutes?

Yes — major improvement 0%
Only in some boroughs 0%
Minimal change, same issues 0%
No — it'll make things worse 0%

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Topic poll · all networksBefore the Maine Senate race, Nirav Shah was #2 at which U.S. agency?

CDC
FDA
NIH
FEMA

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CDC

Recreational water illnesses sicken millions of Americans yearly

The CDC tracks outbreaks tied to rivers, lakes & pools. Swallowing even small amounts of contaminated water can cause severe GI illness. Learn more at CDC.gov

Topic poll · all networksWhat max prison term did Judge Dugan face for obstruction charges?

1 year
3 years
10 years
20 years

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3 years

Topic poll · all networksWhat happens to Graham Platner's campaign next?

He relaunches after legal issues clear 0%
He endorses another candidate 0%
He exits politics for good 0%
He runs again in the next cycle 0%

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for stabilizing a failing NYC high-rise?

City building inspectors 0%
The building's owner 0%
State emergency officials 0%
Federal infrastructure funds 0%

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Suspending a campaign doesn't legally end it — FEC rules still apply.

Under FEC regulations, a candidate who 'suspends' rather than formally withdraws must still file financial disclosures and can legally restart at any time. The funds raised remain subject to federal campaign finance law.

Topic poll · all networksWhat's behind Katie Couric's sudden memory loss?

Stress & exhaustion 0%
A neurological condition 0%
Post-viral effects 0%
Age-related changes 0%

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NATO's 2% defense spending target predates Trump — set in 2014!

The benchmark was agreed at the Wales Summit after Russia annexed Crimea. By 2024, 23 of 32 NATO members met the target — up from just 3 in 2014, a shift Trump repeatedly demanded.

Topic poll · all networksHow many days was the longest U.S. government shutdown?

21 days
35 days
47 days
58 days

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35 days

Maine's Senate has just 35 seats — one of the smallest in the U.S.!

With only 35 members, Maine's Senate is among the nation's smallest upper chambers, making each race highly competitive. Learn more at Wikipedia

Jones & McCormack co-wrote 'Celeste and Jesse Forever' in 2012!

Their first collaboration earned Jones an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead. She starred as a woman divorcing her best friend — a role she helped craft for herself.

Open wounds in river water can allow bacteria direct entry to the bloodstream.

The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon has tested positive for fecal coliform bacteria and other pathogens. Health experts warn that even minor cuts or abrasions dramatically increase infection risk during water exposure.

Topic poll · all networksShould NATO allies be required to hit Trump's 5% GDP defense target?

Yes — all allies must comply 0%
Yes, but phase it in slowly 0%
No — 2% is already fair 0%
Each nation decides for itself 0%

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Topic poll · all networksShould Trump face legal scrutiny for NATO policy decisions?

Yes — full accountability 0%
Only if laws were broken 0%
No — exec powers apply 0%
Too politicized to judge 0%

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Katie Couric has openly shared major health battles before!

Couric, who lost her husband Jay Monahan to colon cancer, became a leading health advocate & underwent a live on-air colonoscopy in 2000. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhich claim about the 1936 poll disaster is NOT true?

Digest predicted Landon to win
Gallup used far fewer people
The Digest folded after 1936
Gallup had more respondents

Guess, then reveal the answer

Gallup had more respondents

Asaluyeh sits atop the world's largest natural gas field!

South Pars, shared with Qatar, holds ~51 trillion cubic meters of gas — roughly 40% of Iran's total reserves. Asaluyeh hosts dozens of petrochemical plants, making it the nerve center of Iran's energy economy.

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest reason candidates drop out of Senate races?

Lack of funding 0%
Poor poll numbers 0%
Party pressure 0%
Personal reasons 0%

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NATO's Rutte used to bike to work as Dutch Prime Minister!

Mark Rutte cycled to the Dutch parliament throughout his 14 years as PM — even as one of Europe's most powerful leaders. He also once grabbed a mop to clean up a spill at his own press conference.

NYC once had 1,300+ miles of streetcar lines — all scrapped by 1957!

At its peak, NYC's trolley network was among the world's largest. Auto industry lobbying and highway expansion led to its dismantling by 1957 — making today's new bus plan a rare major transit reinvestment.

Topic poll · all networksFmr. Judge Dugan avoided prison — but what was her max possible sentence?

Up to 5 years
Up to 10 years
Up to 20 years
Up to 25 years

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Up to 25 years

Couric links her memory loss to 'chemo brain' after cancer treatment.

Chemo brain is a recognized condition affecting up to 75% of cancer patients during treatment. Symptoms include memory lapses, confusion, and trouble focusing — and can persist for years after chemotherapy ends.

Topic poll · all networksWhich city pioneered the Bus Rapid Transit model NYC now follows?

Curitiba, Brazil
Bogotá, Colombia
Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan

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Curitiba, Brazil

Topic poll · all networksMaine was the first U.S. state to use ranked-choice voting in a Senate race — what year?

2014
2016
2018
2020

Guess, then reveal the answer

2018

Topic poll · all networksICE was created in response to 9/11 — but what year did it officially begin operations?

2001
2003
2005
2007

Guess, then reveal the answer

2003

Topic poll · all networksWhy do Senate candidates drop out before the primary?

Polling too low to win 0%
Funding dries up 0%
Party pressure to quit 0%
Scandal forces the exit 0%

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Topic poll · all networksWill Maine Dems find a strong replacement candidate in time?

Yes — quickly and easily 0%
Yes, but it'll be a struggle 0%
No — too late to recover 0%
The seat is lost for Dems 0%

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The story so far

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U.S. Elections & Campaigns

U.S. STRIKES IRAN AS TRUMP SAYS CEASEFIRE IS OVER

Where the room stands

Maine's State Senate has only 35 members — one of the smallest in the U.S.!

Candidates can remain on ballots even after suspending campaigns.

The Houses of Parliament burned down in 1834 & had to be rebuilt!

Maine was first state to pass a Clean Elections public funding law!

A sitting judge was charged with obstruction for shielding an immigrant

The U.S. & Iran have clashed militarily since the 1980s

ICE agents are not required to wear body cameras.

Temporary amnesia can erase hours of memory in minutes!

NYC buses average just 8 mph — slower than a bicycle!

Severe weather can force entire campaign operations to halt

Judges are rarely prosecuted for obstruction — this case is historic.

NYC's bus network is one of the largest in North America!

UK Parliament has debated wide-ranging topics since 1295!

Suspending a campaign is NOT the same as dropping out!

Candidates 'suspend' campaigns — not 'end' them — for legal reasons.

Senate hopeful Graham Platner is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran.

Video dropout statements became common only after YouTube launched in 2005.

ICE agents must follow strict federal use-of-force policies.

Recreational water illnesses sicken millions of Americans yearly

Suspending a campaign doesn't legally end it — FEC rules still apply.

NATO's 2% defense spending target predates Trump — set in 2014!

Maine's Senate has just 35 seats — one of the smallest in the U.S.!

Jones & McCormack co-wrote 'Celeste and Jesse Forever' in 2012!

Open wounds in river water can allow bacteria direct entry to the bloodstream.

Katie Couric has openly shared major health battles before!

Asaluyeh sits atop the world's largest natural gas field!

NATO's Rutte used to bike to work as Dutch Prime Minister!

NYC once had 1,300+ miles of streetcar lines — all scrapped by 1957!

Couric links her memory loss to 'chemo brain' after cancer treatment.

The story so far

RASHIDA JONES AND WILL MCCORMACK ON "THE INVITE

U.S. STRIKES IRAN AS TRUMP SAYS CEASEFIRE IS OVER

NIRAV SHAH, GOV. PRIMARY RUNNER-UP, ANNOUNCES RUN FOR SENATE IN MAINE

TYPHOON SETS HUNDREDS OF SNAKES LOOSE

KATIE COURIC OPENS UP ABOUT SUDDEN MEMORY LOSS

MAINE DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER TO WITHDRAW FROM SENATE RACE

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