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September 9, 2021
Timothy Noah
Democrats, Don’t Go Wobbly on the Estate Tax
Biden’s plan won’t hurt family farms and will affect only the rich. So why are some Democrats waffling?
November 16, 2020
Charlie Hope-D’Anieri
Can Biden Keep His Promise to Make Farms Climate Friendly?
The president-elect will have to overcome major obstacles, including some of his own advisers and campaign proposals.
October 11, 2018
Alex Shephard
The Democrats’ hopes of retaking the Senate are dying.
September 28, 2018
Alex Shephard
What will Joe Manchin and Heidi Heitkamp do about Brett Kavanaugh?
March 1, 2018
Talmon Joseph Smith
How Democrats Are Helping Trump Dismantle Dodd-Frank
Republicans are on the verge of attaining a long-coveted prize—with the assistance of Senate Democrats who have ties to the financial industry.
June 26, 2017
Brian Beutler
The Democrats’ Last Best Chance to Rescue Obamacare
It isn't strident opposition, but backchannel negotiations with persuadable Republican senators.
April 4, 2017
Graham Vyse
Democrats Won’t Pay for Opposing Neil Gorsuch
History suggests that voters don't punish senators for their votes on Supreme Court nominees.
April 25, 2013
Nate Cohn
The Shale Boom and Montana's Next Senator
October 8, 2012
Molly Redden
The Nation’s Most Gentlemanly Tossup Race
September 28, 2012
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