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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET · Updated August 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

Columnist questions cost of credential-driven hiring

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by HotAir. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A columnist questioned who had to lose for Jason Arday to win. The piece argued that highly credentialed hires share similarities with Arday.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when HotAir reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Instapundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Instapundit 1 hr ago
WHO HAD TO LOSE FOR JASON ARDAY TO WIN? A few days ago, I had lunch with a friend. An exceptional s
HotAir 2 hr ago
The Highly Credentialed Are All Jason Ardays

Coverage timeline

Aug 6, 2:00 PM ET
2 hr ago
HotAir
The Highly Credentialed Are All Jason Ardays
Aug 6, 2:22 PM ET
1 hr ago
Instapundit
WHO HAD TO LOSE FOR JASON ARDAY TO WIN? A few days ago, I had lunch with a friend. An exceptional s
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