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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for February 2016

Politics
What to expect at tonight’s Democratic debateWhat to expect at tonight’s Democratic debate
Politics

Sanders has been increasingly questioning Clinton’s progressive credentials.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
#HillarySoProgressive: Twitter is calling out Hillary Clinton on her moderate record#HillarySoProgressive: Twitter is calling out Hillary Clinton on her moderate record
Politics

The hashtag highlights times Clinton flipped between progressive ideals and more moderate views.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Clinton was asked why Goldman paid her $675K for 3 speeches. Her answer wasn’t great.Clinton was asked why Goldman paid her $675K for 3 speeches. Her answer wasn’t great.
Politics

The irony of criticizing Clinton’s ties to Wall Street: She may have the most comprehensive regulatory proposals.

By Jeff Stein
Explainers
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are pandering to liberals with a big myth about prisonsHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are pandering to liberals with a big myth about prisons
Explainers

There’s a progressive myth that private prisons are to blame for mass incarceration. But they’re not.

By German Lopez
Politics
Hillary Clinton’s real theory of change can work—but liberals may not like all the changesHillary Clinton’s real theory of change can work—but liberals may not like all the changes
Politics

Tax reform, a trade deal with Europe, maybe even a grand bargain on the deficit.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
This awful Morning Joe clip shows how not to talk about Hillary ClintonThis awful Morning Joe clip shows how not to talk about Hillary Clinton
Politics

Bob Woodward said Hillary “shouts” too much, and it just got worse from there.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Sanders subtweets Clinton: “You cannot be a moderate and a progressive”Sanders subtweets Clinton: “You cannot be a moderate and a progressive”
Politics

A good line, but exactly why Sanders’s electability makes people nervous.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Donald Trump’s Iowa performance was genuinely impressiveDonald Trump’s Iowa performance was genuinely impressive
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Politics

Give the man some credit.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Donald Trump can’t believe he lost in Iowa, so he says Ted Cruz “stole it”Donald Trump can’t believe he lost in Iowa, so he says Ted Cruz “stole it”
Politics

Now Trump is calling for a redo of the caucuses.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Poll: most voters say they’re open to a political revolution to redistribute wealthPoll: most voters say they’re open to a political revolution to redistribute wealth
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Politics

Bernie Sanders’s ideas mostly poll well. There’s a catch, though.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Watch: Rand Paul’s best campaign momentWatch: Rand Paul’s best campaign moment
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Politics

Asked about policing, he gave the best Republican response yet about the criminal justice system.

By German Lopez
Politics
Why I’m not writing off Bernie Sanders on foreign policyWhy I’m not writing off Bernie Sanders on foreign policy
Politics

Sanders is refusing to jump through the usual hoops in proving his foreign policy cred. And that’s fine.

By Max Fisher
Politics
Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, following Stalin, Putin, and BonoDonald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, following Stalin, Putin, and Bono
Politics

Trump’s nomination letter said he should win the prize because of “his vigorous peace through strength ideology.”

By Jeff Stein
Explainers
Rand Paul suspends his presidential campaign. Here’s why it never got off the ground.Rand Paul suspends his presidential campaign. Here’s why it never got off the ground.
Explainers

Paul was running for a GOP that turned out not to exist.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Not many Muslims support Republicans, but those who do support TrumpNot many Muslims support Republicans, but those who do support Trump
Politics

Yep, the “ban Muslims” guy.

By Zack Beauchamp