Jeet Heer
National Affairs Correspondent
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Election 2020February 20, 2020
Elizabeth Warren Is Back and She’s Ready for a Fight
The Nevada debate allowed Warren the wonk to reboot as Warren the warrior.
Jeet Heer
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Election 2020February 19, 2020
Bloomberg Is Creating a Party of One
If he succeeds, the billionaire will destroy the Democratic Party.
Jeet Heer
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Election 2020February 14, 2020
How Can Warren Win? By Attacking Bloomberg.
Her unity message hasn’t done Warren much good, but now she’s facing an ideal foe.
Jeet Heer
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Campaigns and ElectionsFebruary 12, 2020
The Primaries Are Protecting Trump
Democrats might be too busy picking a nominee to stop an out-of-control president.
Jeet Heer
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Economic PolicyFebruary 10, 2020
It’s Still the Economy, Stupid
As recession fears recede, Democrats need to remember that it’s easier to convince people to gamble on social democracy in good times.
Jeet Heer
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Election 2020February 8, 2020
A Tired Biden Gives Klobuchar a Chance to Shine
The supposed front-runner is talking like a defeated candidate—and it’s catching up to him.
Jeet Heer
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Election 2020February 5, 2020
Bye-Bye, Biden
The former vice president is not likely to recover from coming in fourth in Iowa.
Jeet Heer
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Election 2020February 3, 2020
Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump
The billionaire gets special treatment from the DNC, giving his opponents a chance to highlight the dangers of plutocracy.
Jeet Heer
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Foreign PolicyJanuary 31, 2020
Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team
Despite the turmoil of impeachment, the neocons are back in the driver’s seat in Washington.
Jeet Heer
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Election 2020January 29, 2020
The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity
Moderate Democrats need to pledge to vote for the party nominee, even if it is Warren or Sanders.
Jeet Heer