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3 events across 2 weeks
0
Damage
2
Hype
1
Noise
5.6
Avg Dmg
37.6
Avg Hype
WEEK 73
May 17 – 23
HYPE
2026-05-17
Trump-Backed Letlow Advances to Louisiana Senate Runoff; Cassidy Faces Political Reckoning
Norm Erosion Only
single state · moderate
Damage
6.5
Hype
56.3
HYPE
2026-05-17
Trump-Backed Letlow Advances to Louisiana Senate Runoff
single state · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
47.5
WEEK 50
Dec 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-12-11
Pennsylvania Closed Primaries for Independents Challenged as Unconstitutional
Judicial/Legal Action
single state · moderate
Damage
10.2
Hype
9.1