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Songwriter in Senate Race Sparks Debate | Birmingham News
A Maine Senate candidate, Ashley Webb, sparked viral outrage after declaring songwriting and authorship as qualifications for the job—prompting conservatives to mock her and igniting heated online debates. Webb, transgender and one of eight Democrats vying to replace a former nominee, made the remark during a two-hour debate ahead of the party’s July 25 convention. Her answer, while framed as a personal strength, struck a nerve with critics who questioned her fitness for office. As the race heats up against Republican Senator Susan Collins, this moment highlights how unconventional…
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