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Donald Trump

Political Animal

Is Trump Chickening Out of More Debates?

by Martin Longman October 8, 2020January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

James Baker Stood For Multilateralism and Order. So Why Is He Voting For Donald Trump?

by Martin Longman October 7, 2020January 9, 2022

Lindsey Graham

Featured, Political Animal, Politics

COVID-19 Gives Democrats a Chance to Stop the Coney Barrett Nomination. What They Should Do Now.

by Martin Longman October 5, 2020January 9, 2022

Amy Coney Barrett stands before an American flag.

Featured, Political Animal

Trump’s Illness and the Fight Over Coney Barrett

by Martin Longman October 3, 2020January 9, 2022

Hillary Clinton

Political Animal, Politics

Hillary Was Leading in Pennsylvania. What’s Different This Time?

by Martin Longman September 29, 2020January 9, 2022

Mitch McConnell

Political Animal

Trump and McConnell Did Something Semi-Sane. It Wasn’t Nuts Enough for Senate Republicans

by Martin Longman September 25, 2020January 9, 2022

Greg Abbott

Political Animal, Politics

Why Texas Republicans Are Suing Their Own Governor

by Martin Longman September 24, 2020January 9, 2022

Trump Rally

Political Animal, Politics

What If the Election Brings Chaos Instead of Normalcy?

by Martin Longman September 23, 2020January 9, 2022

Chuck Schumer

Main, Political Animal, Politics

Chuck Schumer’s Last Desperate Options to Stop a Supreme Court Vote

by Martin Longman September 22, 2020January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

Ginsburg Vacancy: Will It Cause White Voters to Move Back to Trump?

by Martin Longman September 22, 2020January 9, 2022

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