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Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-Hosts

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The Domain of Loss: Why Leaders Double Down on Losing Hands

Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary … · Aug 7, 2026 Government

The 'domain of loss' is the psychological tendency to double down when you believe you're losing — the same principle that keeps gamblers at the casino table. Clinton applies it to all three leaders: Putin pummeling Ukraine, Trump ranting about Iran, Netanyahu extending the Gaza war to preserve his political standing. Understanding this framework, she argues, is key to predicting their next moves.

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