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From the Left · Read · October 22, 2026

Oct 22 · Marshall and Hamilton clash in final Kansas Senate debate

CBS News: As Kansas Senate race tightens, Marshall argues opponent is just another Democrat

Grade A (100/100). Full debate account: diesel and the Iran war, tariffs, ICE, both candidates' controversies and responses, plus voters on each side

Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.

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Splits: Full debate account: diesel and the Iran war, tariffs, ICE, both candidates' controversies and responses, plus voters on each side

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Same story: The Hill, Fox News

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