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Not entirely relevant to this post but… Could you contact someone in the campaign and tell them to promise to keep permanent Daylight Savings Time? Less seasonal depressive disorder, more time for surfing!! 🏄‍♀️

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Yes. Absolutely.

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It is so great living in AZ and not having to deal with it!

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Yes!!!

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Again- thank you for taking us on this journey! Love the BTS view. As a teacher- I appreciate that Hayes, and all your boys, are getting the education of a lifetime! And one they will never forget!

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Please, never stop writing! And Denise, please never stop taking photos.

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What a truly remarkable experience for both your son and yourself! The photographs Denise captured during your trip were absolutely stunning, showcasing the true beauty of your adventures. Jessica, your storytelling ability is truly exceptional and leaves me in awe of your talent. The way you bring to life each moment and detail is truly captivating. I can only imagine the hard work and dedication it takes to put it all together, but the end result is simply amazing.

As we approach the day when the next president will be announced, the anticipation and excitement are palpable but also mixed with a sense of nervousness. Where will you be when everything unfolds tomorrow? The way you have shared your experiences and emotions with us throughout this journey has been incredibly impactful, and I cannot thank you enough for allowing us to be a part of it all. Your talent and vision truly make us feel like we are right there with you, experiencing every moment firsthand. Thank you for continuing to inspire and amaze us with your incredible writing and storytelling.

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I remember reading Vanity Fair as a young nanny for a family in my first year of college. This feels like the stories I was mesmerized by back then. Thanks Jessica for writing so wonderfully. Glad you found the Gucci slides 😉

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🙏🏻♥️

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I have loved Tulsi for years. That said, my heart sank for Nicole. I have nothing but respect for her - even more so seeing how well she has pivoted to continue with her support of RFK Jr. and President Trump. Reading about Link and the enormous role he had in getting the "two dads" together was a plot twist I wasn't ready for. I thought he may have had something to do with it, but not to such a large extent. I want to know more about him. How he was raised. What his parents are like . . . I have tremendous respect for him too. This Trump Team is filled with amazing people and I'm so grateful you were chosen to share these stories with us. Thank you.

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Nicole’s ads have been incredible. I so appreciate how she has graciously stepped into the role of quiet but effective supporter. While she hasn’t been out on the trail much (she was fantastic in Arizona last week though), she has continued to do podcasts and ads and pushed the MAHA message.

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“startled a topless sunbathing PTA mom” 🤣🤣

Love this one! We all need to work on being more all-American. What skills do we have that don’t require a device? Sailing, shooting, sewing, canning! Victory gardens! We need to bring it all back. I recently had old film from 40’s -50’s digitized of my dad’s childhood. Such an iconic time to grow up.

Hello Finn! He looks very Kennedy. Nice to see a young man in a the Kennedy line who is not the air head puppet of Vanity Fair.

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I follow Link and remember him saying he suggested Bobby suspend his campaign and join Trump. It took time, but eventually it happened. The manifestation of all manifestations! My heart sank for Nicole when Bobby neglected to thank her. She really is incredible and puts out ads. I’m ashamed at myself for disliking her in the beginning and the same with Cheryl. Anyhow, fantastic article!!! Thank you.

I’m running late now because I had to read it!

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Your photos are as compelling as the writing. I continue to have great admiration for what you are doing to create a new version of the press. Thank you.

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Hayes will never forget that trip. How exciting! Your words and Denise's photos made me feel like I was there. Thanks for the respite from election stress! sabrinalabow.substack.com

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Someone please tell her this is not Kauai!

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Please adopt me as acting gramma! I’d love to spend hours with your boys and experiencing all these new things! RFK Jr and Tulsi are the heart of this whole campaign. They’ve made it worth it! #Tulsi2028!

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I saw a Starbucks cup in Bobby’s hand, it looked like tea- does he drink coffee? I’d picture him to be a green tea kind of guy. I love these up close & personal recounts, what an incredible journey!

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I've seen him drink both 🙂

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Love the BTS so much. Every mom can identify with the horror of “where is my child”! The Epstein thread is also, so fascinating. I hope all is revealed in the new year!

Grateful to you and Denise for your beautiful documentation of the campaigns!

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I love Denise’s photos so much. I wish there were captions or alt text to note the people in them (when possible) to put faces to names. I know this a tool of “traditional media” and probably part of that model for notation and liability, but the curiosity in me wants to know. Probably something they set up in adobe bridge, though I know it would add more time to your production so I understand the need for speed but putting it out there as an idea.

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On another note: HAWAII MUST BE GIVEN BACK TO THE INDIGENOUS FROM WHOM IT WAS TAKEN.

Sorry. But…let’s do the right thing across the board.

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