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Trump Embraces the Samson Option Trump Embraces the Samson Option
Inciting violence may not win Trump the election. But it still advances his agenda.
Aug 31, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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How Trump Betrays the Working People Who Elected Him How Trump Betrays the Working People Who Elected Him
The president is trying to con his supporters once more.
Aug 25, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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Progressives, Get Ready to Push Biden and Harris Progressives, Get Ready to Push Biden and Harris
Putting a Biden-Harris administration in power will not guarantee the change this country needs.
Aug 18, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well
Malleable and driven, Joe Biden’s running mate will adapt to the emerging crisis.
Aug 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer
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Biden’s Running Mate Matters. So Does His Cabinet. Biden’s Running Mate Matters. So Does His Cabinet.
His choices provide a chance to reimagine the leadership we need.
Aug 4, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda
Unprecedented times might sway his moderate tendencies.
Jul 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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Barbara Lee Would Make a Great Vice Presidential Nominee Barbara Lee Would Make a Great Vice Presidential Nominee
Adding an anti-war progressive with Lee’s record to the ticket would energize the base and appeal to disengaged and disenchanted voters.
Jul 3, 2020 / John Nichols
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Time to Fundamentally Rethink What Trump Means by Security Time to Fundamentally Rethink What Trump Means by Security
The challenge for his successor will be how to dig out from the rubble.
Jun 2, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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It’s Trump’s Party Now—and Will Be Even After He’s Gone It’s Trump’s Party Now—and Will Be Even After He’s Gone
While Trump emits his own unique forms of venom, he is a reflection of, not a contrast to, today’s Republican Party.
May 19, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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The Most Consequential Decision of Biden’s 2020 Campaign The Most Consequential Decision of Biden’s 2020 Campaign
Democrats really can’t waste the VP slot this time.
May 1, 2020 / John Nichols