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Change in America's political culture and elections illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) chasing after the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skating with the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) chasing after the puck during the second period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and teammates wave to the crowd after the Caps 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) taking a shot during the third period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) waves to the crowd after being named number one star of the game following the Caps 3-0 win over thennipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) waves to the crowd after being named number one star of the game following the Caps 3-0 win over thennipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to his two sons Sergei and Ilya after the Caps 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the third period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) fighting for position during the third period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) on the ice after getting knocked down during the third period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Dakota Adams poses for a photograph during an interview, Feb. 21, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana. Adams, the estranged son of Oath Keepers founder and imprisoned seditionist Stewart Rhodes, is running for the legislature in Montana as a Democrat. He said the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection "as a whole" led to his decision to run for office. Adams is realistic about his chances of winning in the deep red northwestern corner of the state, but says he believes he can help some Republican voters see things differently. (AP Photo/Hunter D'Antuono)