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Ruffalo did not shy away from conveying the intensity of his feelings. He acknowledged that the recent political outcome felt like a personal blow, comparing it to a "great loss" that resonates emotionally. He candidly admitted, "we got our asses kicked," emphasizing his sense of defeat and the hurdles ahead. His speech suggests a moment of mourning—not just for a political shift, but for what he perceives as the erosion of progress and hope.