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Beto O’Rourke Has Found a New Way to Run for the US Senate From Texas Beto O’Rourke Has Found a New Way to Run for the US Senate From Texas
And it’s working.
Aug 24, 2018 / John Nichols
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Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas
The DCCC barely lifted a finger to help James Thompson. He almost won anyway.
Apr 12, 2017 / John Nichols
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Ted Cruz Would Be a Very Dangerous Attorney General Ted Cruz Would Be a Very Dangerous Attorney General
During his presidential campaign, Cruz proposed a series of radical actions outside the norms of US law enforcement.
Nov 16, 2016 / George Zornick
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The 2016 Republican National Convention, in a Nutshell The 2016 Republican National Convention, in a Nutshell
Christie and Carson and Cruz—oh, my!
Jul 26, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
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Ted Cruz Was Not the Hero Republicans Needed Ted Cruz Was Not the Hero Republicans Needed
Even worse, did Donald Trump get exactly what he wanted when the convention imploded?
Jul 21, 2016 / George Zornick
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How Donald Trump Is Helping White Christian America Commit Suicide How Donald Trump Is Helping White Christian America Commit Suicide
America’s former majority is passing away in the age of Obama, but a new book explains that it is not dying a natural death—it’s making self-destructive choices.
Jul 11, 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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The Stop Trump Movement Is a Joke. Sad! The Stop Trump Movement Is a Joke. Sad!
Donald Trump wins five more states, and the people who are trying to stop him appear to be clueless.
Apr 26, 2016 / John Nichols
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New York to Ted Cruz: Drop Dead New York to Ted Cruz: Drop Dead
The Texan tried to make the state’s Republican primary a referendum on Mayor Bill de Blasio. It didn’t work.
Apr 20, 2016 / John Nichols