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Tammy Duckworth
July 12, 2023
Matt Ford
Does It Matter That Many Politicians Today Descend From Slaveholders?
Researching public figures’ families is much easier than it used to be—but that doesn’t mean it’s inherently enlightening.
August 2, 2020
Walter Shapiro
What Joe Biden Wants
Each of the main vice presidential contenders offers a different skill set. What Biden needs is someone to help him govern.
July 29, 2020
Walter Shapiro
Stop Fretting About Biden’s VP Choice
It won’t be what makes or breaks his chances against Trump.
November 9, 2016
Laura Reston
Obama’s Senate seat is back in Democratic hands.
October 28, 2016
Alex Shephard
Mark Kirk isn’t much better than Donald Trump.
March 23, 2016
Eric Sasson
The Human Rights Campaign Is Proving Bernie Right
By endorsing a Republican senator, the LGBT advocacy group has stirred deep resentment even among its supporters.
May 21, 2014
Brian Beutler
Democrats to Participate in GOP Benghazi Committee—Here's Why it's a Big Mistake
November 7, 2012
Lydia DePillis
FreedomWorks Loses the Senate
October 23, 2012
Molly Redden
Five Loopy Candidates Who Will Probably Lose
December 8, 2011
Molly Redden
Coming Soon to Talk Radio
March 3, 2010
Noam Scheiber
The Chief
August 28, 2008
Anthony Swofford
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