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Some children might indeed get a leg up on an exciting and rewarding career, but too often, employers will prioritize profits over pedagogy.

Freshmen senators typically get last pick, although Schiff could have a slight leg up considering his decades of experience, national stature and dedication to the party, and because serving out the last bit of Feinstein’s term gives him a sliver of seniority over his fellow freshmen, whose terms start in January.

Although an expanded cap may bring some production back, other states have gotten a leg up by building competing hubs with experienced crews and studio facilities.

Maki said Chavarria’s background in volunteer leadership and organizing gives her a leg up in this department.

That could give down-ballot Republicans a leg up, though Allred has higher approval in the state than Harris and has strategically kept the presidential campaign at a distance.