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Questions continue to swirl on if a woman can win the presidential race. New polling suggests that a growing number of women don't think so. I wrote about the age-old electability question as presidential hopefuls gear up....
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In a rollicking interview with @PeterHamby, @BulwarkOnline co-founder @Timodc discusses the danger of undercounting Republicans, the mistake of underestimating JD Vance, and the “sour spot” between MAGA and country club Republicans.

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Swiss sportswear company On is counting on its premium appeal and brand ambassadors like Kylian Mbappé, Zendaya, and Roger Federer to drive sales to $7 billion by 2029, even as growth slows and its stock slides.

More from Malique Morris: puck.news/fashion/2026/1…

Recent adverse rulings involving 'The Rip' and 'Baby Reindeer' show that works inspired by real life come with the prospect of costly legal headaches.

With a new content chief at Netflix, the genre might be due for an audit.

More from @eriqgardner: puck.news/hollywood/2026…

Jennifer Lawrence is betting that her relatability, combined with a biotech firm’s credentials, can cut through an overcrowded celebrity beauty market.

It’s even gotten her on Instagram.

Anne-Marie Guarnieri has more: puck.news/jennifer-lawre…

After Veronica Leoni's exit, Calvin Klein Collection is once again in need of a creative director. PVH C.E.O. Stefan Larsson would do well to hire one who understands the brand's '90s heritage without falling for a nostalgia trap.

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Christie's bet on collector storytelling paid off with the Simon sale, and a 1918 Popova nearly tripled her auction record. So why did London's $438 million week feel like a letdown?

@MarionManeker reports: puck.news/londons-art-au…

Across galleries, residencies, pop-up restaurants, and apartments, Paris Art Week proceeded with an early closure of Basel but no shortage of great art and inventive installations.

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Federal prosecutors, along with MLB, have lined up a seemingly straightforward case against Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. But the march toward trial has become unusually acrimonious.

@eriqgardner reports: puck.news/sports/2026/10…

A NYT feature on chemical plants in the Trump era had an uncanny resemblance to a smaller outlet’s earlier investigation.

Was this a case of unacknowledged inspiration, a steroidal dose of Times exceptionalism, or sheer coincidence?

@DylanByers reports: puck.news/media/2026/10/…

News and notes on Bernard Arnault’s pick to steer storytelling at Louis Vuitton. Plus, inside Ralph Lauren’s Comic Con–style convention for Polo diehards.

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“He’s taken the villain’s role in his own memoir.”

On the latest episode of the Making of a President, @BulwarkOnline's @Timodc joins @PeterHamby to discuss JD Vance's take on Vivek Ramaswamy's Amy Acton attack ad.

Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=T977wv…

New on The Making of a President:

It's @Timodc on the midterm polls, JD Vance real talk, the Bulwark's mission, Talarico & Abdul, AOC's 2028 chances, his worst campaign hangover story, the myth behind Jeb! saying "Please clap" - and more!

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After Clinton and Harris failed to reach the White House, polls show that female voters are now far more skeptical about other women running for president—a fear that could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Alo has made no secret of its luxury ambitions recently. And while that has earned occasional sneers—most memorably around its four-figure handbag launch—Alo has undeniable momentum on its side en route to a likely future I.P.O.

Malique Morris reports: puck.news/fashion/2026/1…

Black voters across the South are turning out early in numbers well above 2022, validating G.O.P. fears after the Voting Rights Act was gutted.

Plus, a string of prominent Republicans are backing Democrats in key Senate races.

More from @MariannaReports: puck.news/washington/202…

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As we get closer to 2028 and the presidential hopefuls are gearing up to lunch, I dig into the ongoing chatter among Dems with PTSD on if a woman can actually win. The answer, it's complicated...
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Given its possible effects on employee morale, talent relations, and even post-midterm scrutiny, will Musk’s $1 billion investment in the Ellison media empire be more trouble than it’s worth for Larry and David?

@kimmasters reports: puck.news/hollywood/2026…

Recent reporting errors by Politico, ABC, and MS Now have given Trump some actual, legitimate grievances at a time when trust in the media is already in the cellar.

But unlike Trump, at least the media issues corrections.

More from @DylanByers: puck.news/when-the-press…

Elon Musk's military satellite service is back online over Ukraine after a week-plus outage, but no one in Washington will say who cut it off—or why.

@juliaioffe reports: puck.news/who-really-pay…