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The Primaries Are Protecting Trump The Primaries Are Protecting Trump
Democrats might be too busy picking a nominee to stop an out-of-control president.
Feb 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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It’s Still the Economy, Stupid 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.
Feb 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
![A Tired Biden Gives Klobuchar a Chance to Shine](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/joe-biden-new-hampshire-debate-gt-img.jpg)
A Tired Biden Gives Klobuchar a Chance to Shine 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.
Feb 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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Bye-Bye, Biden Bye-Bye, Biden
The former vice president is not likely to recover from coming in fourth in Iowa.
Feb 5, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump 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.
Feb 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team 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.
Jan 31, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity 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.
Jan 29, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode
Revelations from Bolton’s new book make congressional Republicans look like accomplices.
Jan 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals
Mohammed bin Salman is out of control and has Trump’s protection. Democrats should ask why.
Jan 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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What Is Chuck Schumer Doing? What Is Chuck Schumer Doing?
The Senate minority leader is trying to force Republicans to face the political consequences of loyalty to Trump.
Jan 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer