in the past several days, we can see how the GOP’s obsession with immigration has damaged its ability to function.
Mike Johnson
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The Washington Monthly Newsletter: February 6, 2024
“Why would Speaker Johnson throw the Border Patrol under the bus?” and the latest from the Washington Monthly website.
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Republicans Hold a Great Hand on Immigration—and They’re Blowing It
For years, Republicans have been battering President Joe Biden over immigration and accusing him of caring about Ukraine’s territorial integrity more than America’s. The strategy has worked. In a recent ABC News-Washington Post poll, Biden scored a scant 18 percent approval on his handling of immigration—the lowest rating for any president in 20 years of […]
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The Washington Monthly Newsletter: January 30, 2024
“Here’s how a border-Ukraine deal can still happen” and the latest from the Washington Monthly website.
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As 2023 Ends, Hold Your Political Pundits Accountable!
The Washington Monthly’s politics editor and columnist on the three big things he got right and one that didn’t quite hit the target.
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The Washington Monthly Newsletter: December 7, 2023
“Is Speaker Mike Johnson In Over His Head?” and the latest from the Washington Monthly website.
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If Conservatives Care About the Border So Much, They Shouldn’t Wreck Section 702
Republican hypocrisy and weak leadership is threatening the continuation of the critical counterterrorism program.
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Joe Biden (And Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown) Could Use A Bipartisan Immigration Deal
The risks of trying to forge an agreement with House Republicans on the highly charged issue are outweighed by powerful political incentives.
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The Washington Monthly Newsletter: October 26, 2023
“We need more red flag laws” and the latest from the Washington Monthly website.
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Mike Johnson Is Not an Upgrade from Kevin McCarthy
The new speaker’s record doesn’t inspire confidence he will make Washington functional. But squint, and you’ll see glimmers of hope.
