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March 3, 2016
Mitt Romney Just Gave the Most Pointless Speech of the 2016 Race
His address did not answer the essential question for Republicans in 2016: Will those who oppose Trump as a candidate for the nomination oppose Trump as the nominee?
John Nichols
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February 29, 2016
Bernie Sanders Just Won Three of His Biggest Endorsements in a Long Campaign
As pundits rush to declare the race over, Robert Reich, Tulsi Gabbard, and Alan Grayson say, “Not so fast.”
John Nichols
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February 24, 2016
Who Is the Real Progressive: Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders?
Four historians consider how the Democratic candidates fit within the history of the Progressive tradition.
Kim Phillips-Fein, Charles Postel, Robert Greene II and Michael Kazin
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February 23, 2016
The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016
The challenge for any Democratic candidate is to learn—and learn fast—that he or she must be the candidate of fundamental change, not the candidate of continuity.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
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February 10, 2016
Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’
His mistake was embarrassing, but understandable.
Leslie Savan
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February 4, 2016
Why Have I (Almost) Always Voted for the Male Candidate?
I’ve had many chances to cast a ballot for a woman in primary races. I had plenty of reasons why I shouldn’t.
Katha Pollitt
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February 2, 2016
How Bernie Sanders Is Challenging a Downsized Politics of Excluded Alternatives
Why we need a grown-up conversation about taxes.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
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February 1, 2016
The American Brand of Democracy Is Cold Hard Cash
In election 2016, billionaires own the playground.
Nomi Prins
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February 1, 2016
Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa?
If this morning’s low-energy, low-turnout event is any indication, Trump could be in real trouble tonight.
Joan Walsh