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Joe Manchin
March 7, 2018
Requiem for a Strike
West Virginia's teachers ended their historic walkout in a deal with the state's Republican governor. But at what cost?
March 1, 2018
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
The Democrats’ Last Best Chance to Rescue Obamacare
It isn't strident opposition, but backchannel negotiations with persuadable Republican senators.
June 21, 2017
A major asthma drugmaker has been quietly investing in coal on the side.
May 19, 2017
“It’s Time For West Virginia To Rise Up”: A Q&A with Paula Swearengin
Joe Manchin is one of the most conservative Democrats in the Senate. This activist wants to replace him.
April 4, 2017
Democrats Won’t Pay for Opposing Neil Gorsuch
History suggests that voters don't punish senators for their votes on Supreme Court nominees.
December 26, 2014
Republicans Are Blocking Ratification of Even the Most Reasonable International Treaties
Why do they oppose the Arms Trade Treaty? Because the NRA tells them to.
July 10, 2013
A Hard Film to Swallow
The anti-drug documentary that West Virginians refuse to watch
April 17, 2013
Who Killed Gun Control?
The gun-control bill is dead. Why?
January 12, 2013
Jay Rockefeller's Retirement Isn't As Bad For Democrats As You Think
November 29, 2012
Jay Rockefeller’s in Big Trouble in West Virginia—and So Are the Dems
July 16, 2012
The Week in Strange and Small Super PACs: Moms and Dads edition
March 1, 2012
Blunt, Rubio, And The Madness of Employer-Based Health Care
November 14, 2011
Political Geography 101, Cont'd
October 11, 2011
Are Senate Democrats Really That Stupid?
October 5, 2011
W.V. Governor Hangs On, Staves Off Bad Punditry
December 7, 2010
Defending Obama on Taxes
November 2, 2010
Fox and Hounds
November 2, 2010
Dem Victories in OH, VT, WV?
November 1, 2010
A Comprehensive 2010 Election Guide

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