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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    Bernie Sanders’s accusation that Clinton is running a “money laundering scheme,” explainedBernie Sanders’s accusation that Clinton is running a “money laundering scheme,” explained
    Politics

    What is a “joint fundraising committee,” and why is Sanders outraged by Clinton’s?

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders fans may not love Hillary Clinton. But they won’t vote for Donald Trump.Bernie Sanders fans may not love Hillary Clinton. But they won’t vote for Donald Trump.
    Politics

    A new poll gives Clinton a 76-point advantage over Trump among Sanders supporters.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton has regained her clear lead over Bernie Sanders in national pollsHillary Clinton has regained her clear lead over Bernie Sanders in national polls
    Politics

    Several new national polls have since found Clinton pulling ahead of Sanders after her string of state victories.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders wins Indiana, but doesn’t get landslide he neededBernie Sanders wins Indiana, but doesn’t get landslide he needed
    Politics

    Sanders needs ridiculously huge victories to catch up with Hillary Clinton, and he didn’t get that tonight.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Ted Cruz just dropped out of the presidential raceTed Cruz just dropped out of the presidential race
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    Politics

    The Texas senator ended his presidential campaign on Tuesday night.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Why Bernie Sanders is lobbying superdelegates — even though they won’t save his campaignWhy Bernie Sanders is lobbying superdelegates — even though they won’t save his campaign
    Politics

    If flipping the superdelegates in states Sanders has won wouldn’t give him the nomination, why is he pushing for their support?

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The Weeds: the land value tax, explained (out loud)The Weeds: the land value tax, explained (out loud)
    Podcast
    Politics

    Or, why the land value tax is pretty awesome.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The real obstacle to voter turnout in Democratic primaries: caucusesThe real obstacle to voter turnout in Democratic primaries: caucuses
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders wants to transform how the Democratic Party chooses its presidential nominee. Here’s how he should do it.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    John Boehner’s amazing cameo during Obama’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner videoJohn Boehner’s amazing cameo during Obama’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner video
    Politics

    “I finally got the grand bargain — on a sweet Chevy Tahoe.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “Obama out”: POTUS ends speech with viral mic drop“Obama out”: POTUS ends speech with viral mic drop
    Politics

    President Barack Obama set the internet ablaze late Saturday night with a literal mic drop at the close of his White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech.

    By Jeff Stein