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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    Democrats shouldn’t assume their “Trump loves Putin” argument is a political winnerDemocrats shouldn’t assume their “Trump loves Putin” argument is a political winner
    Politics

    Polling suggests they’ll have better luck attacking Trump over the Goldman bankers in his Cabinet.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Why Team Clinton is linking its criticisms of the FBI to WikiLeaks and Russian hackersWhy Team Clinton is linking its criticisms of the FBI to WikiLeaks and Russian hackers
    Politics

    Vladimir Putin is a better villain for Clintonworld than the FBI — even if James Comey had a bigger impact.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Tom Perez just announced he’s running for DNC chairTom Perez just announced he’s running for DNC chair
    Politics

    He’ll face Rep. Keith Ellison, who has the strong backing of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The specifics of how Congress “investigates” Russian hacking will make a huge differenceThe specifics of how Congress “investigates” Russian hacking will make a huge difference
    Politics

    House Democrats want a much more aggressive investigation into Russian hacking than Republicans appear willing to go.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    MSNBC’s forum with Bernie Sanders showed the promise (and limits) of his political appealMSNBC’s forum with Bernie Sanders showed the promise (and limits) of his political appeal
    Politics

    A window into the big fight over the Democratic Party’s future.

    By Jeff Stein
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    Vox Sentences: Making sense of the allegations that Russia “hacked the election”Vox Sentences: Making sense of the allegations that Russia “hacked the election”
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    By Dara Lind, Dylan Matthews and 1 more
    Politics
    Either Harry Reid has an explosive secret on Trump’s Russia ties or he’s just making things upEither Harry Reid has an explosive secret on Trump’s Russia ties or he’s just making things up
    Politics

    The outgoing Senate majority leader is going full Harry Reid.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s campaign wants the Electoral College briefed on Russian interferenceHillary Clinton’s campaign wants the Electoral College briefed on Russian interference
    Politics

    John Podesta released a statement today supporting a movement by some of the electors to receive the intelligence briefing.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Mitch McConnell just backed a bipartisan investigation into whether Russia helped Trump winMitch McConnell just backed a bipartisan investigation into whether Russia helped Trump win
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    Politics

    “The Russians are not our friends,” the Senate majority leader said.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Senate Democrats aren’t spoiling for a fight. They’re spoiling for 10 — and that’s a problem.Senate Democrats aren’t spoiling for a fight. They’re spoiling for 10 — and that’s a problem.
    Politics

    If they want to compete with Trump, the party’s leaders need a clear storyline.

    By Jeff Stein