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Bob Corker

Sen. Corker Acknowledges the Tyranny of Right Wing Media

Trump Is Spoiling his Own Jury Pool in the Senate

It Doesn’t Matter Who Wrote the Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed

How Authoritarianism Explains the Durability of Trump’s Support

Will the GOP Lose Bob Corker’s Senate Seat?

Senator Bob Corker Looks Very, Very Bad

As Tax Bill Moves Through House, the Senate Is Still Gridlocked

Bush-League Criticism

Will the Republicans Pass Tax Cuts?

Will Republicans Cede Their Party to the Insurgents?

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