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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    Democrats are only 8 points behind in Alabama’s Senate race. Last year they lost by 29.Democrats are only 8 points behind in Alabama’s Senate race. Last year they lost by 29.
    Politics

    Democrat Doug Jones is looking for an improbable upset this December.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    We asked 6 Senate Republicans about Trump and Puerto Rico. They think it’s fine.We asked 6 Senate Republicans about Trump and Puerto Rico. They think it’s fine.
    Politics

    “He’s doing the best anybody could do.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “Time for Congress to get off its ass”: Chris Murphy demands action after Las Vegas massacre“Time for Congress to get off its ass”: Chris Murphy demands action after Las Vegas massacre
    Politics

    “This must stop,” the Democratic Connecticut senator said.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Liberal activists fear these 3 Senate Democrats could back Trump on tax reformLiberal activists fear these 3 Senate Democrats could back Trump on tax reform
    Politics

    The left is trying to unite Democrats in vocal opposition to the proposal

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Senate Republicans’ budget proposes cutting $450 billion from MedicareSenate Republicans’ budget proposes cutting $450 billion from Medicare
    Politics

    Trump said Medicare wouldn’t get cut. Senate Republicans really wish they could do it.

    By Tara Golshan and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Roy Moore’s foundation hosted pro-Confederate secession eventsRoy Moore’s foundation hosted pro-Confederate secession events
    Politics

    According to a new CNN report.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Roy Moore once called being gay “detestable.” He now has the GOP’s full backing.Roy Moore once called being gay “detestable.” He now has the GOP’s full backing.
    Politics

    Once consigned to the far right, the Alabama judge is being welcomed with open arms by establishment Republicans.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    3 winners and 3 losers from Alabama’s Senate Republican primary3 winners and 3 losers from Alabama’s Senate Republican primary
    Politics

    Loser: Alabama’s religious and racial minorities.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Judge Roy Moore wins Alabama Senate primary, dealing a huge blow to Mitch McConnellJudge Roy Moore wins Alabama Senate primary, dealing a huge blow to Mitch McConnell
    Politics

    Establishment Republicans took a big gamble on Moore’s opponent — and it just blew up in their faces.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Live results: Alabama Senate Republican primaryLive results: Alabama Senate Republican primary
    Politics

    Alabama Republicans head to polls for a Senate primary with national political consequences.

    By Jeff Stein

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