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Celebrities in politics have a leg up, but their advantages can't top fundraising failures

  • Written by Richard T. Longoria, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Celebrities in politics have a leg up, but their advantages can't top fundraising failuresMehmet Oz speaks on Nov. 8, 2022, shortly before losing his bid for Pennsylvania senator during the midterm elections. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images

TV personality Mehmet Oz lost his bid for Pennsylvania senator during the November midterms. And former NFL football star Herschel Walker appears to be falling further behind his opponent, incumbent...

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