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Bernie Sanders Is Hurting Himself by Playing the Victim Bernie Sanders Is Hurting Himself by Playing the Victim
The Vermont senator could turn from movement leader into the messiah of an angry white male cult with his claims of a “rigged” nomination process.
May 19, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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Donald Trump Has Played the Man Card His Whole Life Donald Trump Has Played the Man Card His Whole Life
Most women have worked for, or dated, a sexist jerk like Trump. They don’t want to see him as president.
May 16, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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Donald Trump Has No Idea What His Tax Plan Is—but Let’s Talk About Taco Bowls! Donald Trump Has No Idea What His Tax Plan Is—but Let’s Talk About Taco Bowls!
The media is enabling Donald Trump’s Etch-a-Sketch moment.
May 6, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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This Is What Happens When Republican Voters Get What They Want This Is What Happens When Republican Voters Get What They Want
It’s Donald Trump’s party now.
May 4, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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Can Anyone Drive Women Voters to Clinton Better Than Trump? Try Cruz–Fiorina Can Anyone Drive Women Voters to Clinton Better Than Trump? Try Cruz–Fiorina
With stunning political incompetence, the right-wing senator introduced his unpopular female running mate, and made her look like his nanny.
Apr 28, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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Why Donna Edwards Lost—and Why It Matters for the Future of the Democratic Party Why Donna Edwards Lost—and Why It Matters for the Future of the Democratic Party
Black women are the bedrock of the party, and yet Edwards’s loss is a sign that they still don’t have a place at the table.
Apr 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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This Is How Clinton Won New York This Is How Clinton Won New York
Tuesday may have marked the beginning of the end of the race for the Democratic nomination.
Apr 20, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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Surprise: New York Democrats Like the Democratic Party! Surprise: New York Democrats Like the Democratic Party!
And the Sanders campaign is making enemies with its attacks.
Apr 18, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Need Better Answers on the 1994 Crime Bill Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Need Better Answers on the 1994 Crime Bill
At last night’s debate, Clinton offered a grudging apology for “unintended” outcomes. Sanders wasn’t pressed on his vote for it—and he should be.
Apr 15, 2016 / Joan Walsh
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The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s
Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.
Apr 11, 2016 / Joan Walsh