Trump’s pivot was all but foreordained.
Nancy Pelosi
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One Promise Trump Is Not Allowed to Break
The president’s base is enraged over his decision to back the DREAM Act.
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Why Passing a Tax Bill Will Be So Hard
The party isn’t united and faces too many hurdles.
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Democrats Plot a Smart Course Towards Universal Health Coverage
As single-payer gains traction in Congress, lawmakers are considering what next steps to take.
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Why Trump Pivoted
Trump gave Ryan and McConnell the the opportunity to legislate and they failed.
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The Debt Limit Is Not the Issue
Trump moved to the Democrats because he was out of alternatives.
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Trump Just Undermined His Own Agenda on Tax Reform
With this president, we have to throw out the playbook that has been developed to explain political strategy.
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If You Voted for Donald Trump, You Voted to Pardon Joe Arpaio
As part of taking an adversarial stance against lies and bigotry, the mainstream press must put an end–now–to the endless, fawning profiles of the folks who effectively betrayed this country by voting for Donald Trump. The folks who gave the former Celebrity Apprentice host the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue are ultimately responsible for the […]
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The Democrats are Taking Napoleon’s Maxim Too Far
If the Democrats never interrupt the GOP while they’re making a mistake, they’ll never get a chance to speak.
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Are Democrats Doomed With Evangelicals Over Abortion?
They don’t have to be.
