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The metastacizing George Santos identity scandal sheds light on a deeper issue: too few local journalists, too little vetting of political candidates in statewide races. "A tiny paper broke the George Santos scandal, but no one paid attention." This article provides yet another example of how consolidation in the news industry has made the national news less responsive to local stories. https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/12/29/north-shore-leader-santos-scoop/