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Rummana Hussain contemplates a universe where men want to smell like Trump. Hence, the prez elect is selling cologne. He’ll sell anything knowing that MAGA will buy it. Also, Rummana vigorously defends Chicago voters after Ben asserts—they’d jump into the lake, if Baby Daley told them it was a good idea. And a few thoughts about Pachinko. Rummana is a columnist and editorial writer for the Sun-Times. Her views are her own.
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