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Eric Levitz

Eric Levitz

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Eric Levitz

    Politics
    Will Kamala Harris regret picking Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro?Will Kamala Harris regret picking Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro?
    Politics

    The case for — and against — Harris’s first big decision.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    The Trump-Vance campaign would be great if not for Trump and VanceThe Trump-Vance campaign would be great if not for Trump and Vance
    Politics

    The Trump team’s newfound professionalism can’t conceal their candidate’s longstanding flaws.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Would picking Josh Shapiro actually help Harris in Pennsylvania?Would picking Josh Shapiro actually help Harris in Pennsylvania?
    Politics

    Vice presidential candidates don’t necessarily enjoy a home-state advantage.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.
    Politics

    The best option isn’t always a great one.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    The RNC clarified Trump’s 2024 persona: Moderate authoritarian weirdoThe RNC clarified Trump’s 2024 persona: Moderate authoritarian weirdo
    Politics

    The Trump campaign is at once a savvy, disciplined operation and an illiberal narcissist’s personality cult.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Democrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to winDemocrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to win
    Politics

    Pelosi, Schumer, and Obama have all signaled to Joe that it’s time to go.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    How real is J.D. Vance’s “economic populism”?How real is J.D. Vance’s “economic populism”?
    Politics

    Trump’s “populist” running mate won’t change his party’s class allegiances.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Democrats shouldn’t use Trump’s shooting as an excuse to stick with BidenDemocrats shouldn’t use Trump’s shooting as an excuse to stick with Biden
    Politics

    The party doesn’t need to accept defeat. It just needs to reject Joe Biden.

    By Eric Levitz
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies
    Yes, it’s still fair to call Trump a threat to democracyYes, it’s still fair to call Trump a threat to democracy
    Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

    The attempt on his life shouldn’t cow his critics.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    The bar for Joe Biden should not be on the floorThe bar for Joe Biden should not be on the floor
    Politics

    At his press conference, the president proved he can sometimes speak coherently. That’s not good enough.

    By Eric Levitz