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Deputy Solicitor General Hashim Mooppan persuasively argued that, under the challengers’ theory, white Democrats in Louisiana would have no recourse to a second district, while black Democrats would—because of race.

Despite 17 other candidates, rights groups say they are not serious contenders and that Hassan is effectively running unopposed after her real challengers were barred.

Ireland voted Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent Catherine Connolly expected to beat her female challenger in an election marred by criticism of the limited choice.

When asked by The Times about Pelosi and her primary challengers, however, Hogg was circumspect, calling Pelosi “one of the most effective and consequential leaders in the history of the Democratic Party.”

Before smartphones, Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer was the dominant player, running roughshod over early challengers like Netscape.