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He went from a Navy lawyer to governor of Florida. 🇺🇸 He ran for president. He lost. Then he came back stronger. This is the updated story of Ron DeSantis. Ron DeSantis Then 🌱 Ron DeSantis in 2013. Photo: United States Congress (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons. Ron DeSantis was born on September 14, 1978,

She lost two races for governor. 🗳️ But she changed Georgia forever. Stacey Abrams turned a red state blue — and became the face of voting rights in America. This is the updated story. Stacey Abrams Then 🌱 Stacey Abrams in 2018. Photo: The Circus (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons. Stacey Abrams was born

He led the first impeachment of Donald Trump. ⚖️ He was censured by the House. Then he won a seat in the U.S. Senate. Adam Schiff’s career is a story of persistence — and controversy. This is the updated story. Adam Schiff Then 🌱 Adam Schiff in 2009. Photo: United States Congress (public domain), via

He became Speaker of the House after 15 rounds of voting. 🏛️ Nine months later, he was thrown out — the first Speaker in history removed by his own party. This is the updated story of Kevin McCarthy. Kevin McCarthy Then 🌱 Kevin McCarthy in 2013. Photo: United States Congress (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.

He has been in the Senate since 2003. 🇺🇸 He ran for president. He became one of Donald Trump’s closest allies. Lindsey Graham is one of the most durable politicians in America. This is the updated story. Lindsey Graham Then 🌱 Lindsey Graham in 2013. Photo: U.S. Senate Photo Office (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.

Elizabeth Warren Then Elizabeth Warren, born on June 22, 1949, in Oklahoma City, was the fourth child in a modest working-class family.  Her parents, Pauline, a homemaker, and Donald, a former U.S. Army flight instructor, instilled in her the values of hard work and perseverance.  Growing up with three older brothers, Warren was raised in

Bernie Sanders Then Bernie Sanders, born Bernard Sanders on September 8, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York City, has a rich and complex background that shaped his political ideology.  Growing up in Midwood, Brooklyn, Sanders was raised in a Jewish household, where the values of community and social responsibility were instilled in him.  His father, Elias,

Ted Cruz Then Ted Cruz, born on December 22, 1970, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, comes from a diverse background that has shaped his political views and ambitions.  His birth in Canada was a result of his American mother and Cuban father operating an oil drilling firm in Calgary.  This unique upbringing provided Cruz with a

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Then Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was born on October 13, 1989, in New York City, New York.  She grew up in a family that faced economic challenges, with her mother working as a house cleaner and her father, who passed away in 2012, running a small business.  Ocasio-Cortez has a younger brother, Gabriel, and the

Mitch McConnell Then Mitch McConnell, born on February 20, 1942, in Sheffield, Alabama, has experienced a remarkable journey shaped by both personal challenges and academic achievements.  His early life was significantly impacted by a polio attack that left his upper left leg paralyzed.  This condition could have severely limited his future, but McConnell demonstrated resilience