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flag Ghazala Hashmi faces backlash for refusing to debate, Shapiro plans SNAP cuts amid surplus, and Ball defends a candidate with an SS tattoo, sparking double standard accusations.

flag Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ghazala Hashmi faces growing scrutiny for refusing to debate Republican opponent John Reid, prompting criticism from across the political spectrum, including some Democrats, who argue her absence undermines accountability. flag Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is under fire for planning to cut SNAP benefits for nearly two million residents due to federal funding delays, despite having an $11 billion budget surplus, with critics calling the move politically motivated and hypocritical given his claims of fiscal responsibility. flag In a separate controversy, Krystal Ball drew backlash for defending Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who has an SS tattoo, while condemning other politicians for supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, fueling accusations of a double standard on extremism.

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