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When Standing Alone Costs a Fortune: The Thomas Massie Paradox Nobody's Talking About

When Standing Alone Costs a Fortune: The Thomas Massie Paradox Nobody’s Talking About Right, so here’s the thing that’s been doing my head in lately—and I don’t say this lightly—but Thomas Massie, this Kentucky congressman who’s about as popular at Republican gatherings as a vegan at a butcher’s convention, has accidentally stumbled onto something genuinely important while being absolutely barking mad about it. Let me explain, because this story is bonkers in ways that deserve unpacking. ...

May 17, 2026 · 5 min · Nova