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February 8, 2016
Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic
After a year of over-the-top campaigning against Planned Parenthood by Republicans, Bush, and Christie now decry Rubio’s extreme anti-choice stances.
John Nichols
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February 7, 2016
Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio
The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.
John Nichols
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February 4, 2016
Start Making Sense: How Bernie Went From Trailing by Double Digits to Tying in Iowa
Plus our Super Bowl concussion preview with David Zirin.
Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
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February 1, 2016
Marco Rubio Wants You to Wait 6 Hours to Vote
When asked about six-hour lines to vote in Florida, Rubio bizarrely responded, “That is only on Election Day.”
Ari Berman
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January 15, 2016
This Republican Debate Was Nasty, Brutish and Long
The Republican debates are going from bad to worse—by design.
John Nichols
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December 16, 2015
There Was No Winner in the GOP Debate, but There Was One Clear Loser: The American Public
A night of fear-mongering and Obama-hating didn’t do anything to dislodge Trump from his perch atop the party.
Joan Walsh
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December 11, 2015
Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors
This billionaire bestiary is pushing ultra-hawkish and retrograde policies that are repellent to most Americans.
Eli Clifton
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December 8, 2015
It Is Time for Responsible Republicans to Say They Won’t Back a Trump-Led GOP
It is not enough to criticize Trump. His rivals and party leaders must make it clear that he does not, and will not, have their backing.
John Nichols
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November 30, 2015
Let the GOP Hunger Games Begin
The six top Republican candidates take economic policy into the wilderness.
Nomi Prins
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November 23, 2015
A Wily Ted Cruz Makes His Move
Finally, a seasoned political leader is moving to the top tier of GOP primary contenders. But it’s not who the establishment was hoping for.
Joan Walsh