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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    Bernie Sanders’s campaign is still raising far more money than Hillary Clinton’sBernie Sanders’s campaign is still raising far more money than Hillary Clinton’s
    Politics

    Sanders’s well-oiled fundraising machine shows no signs of slowing down.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Experts say Ted Cruz’s plan to “patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods” is counterproductive and unconstitutionalExperts say Ted Cruz’s plan to “patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods” is counterproductive and unconstitutional
    Politics

    “We need to empower law enforcement to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods,” Cruz said.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Donald Trump after Brussels attacks: “I would do a lot more than waterboarding”Donald Trump after Brussels attacks: “I would do a lot more than waterboarding”
    Politics

    Trump also appeared to go even further than his call on banning all Muslims by saying he would “close up our borders.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    How each Republican presidential candidate reacted to the Brussels attacksHow each Republican presidential candidate reacted to the Brussels attacks
    Politics

    Donald Trump: “We have to be very careful.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders is set to win several states. Will they be enough?Bernie Sanders is set to win several states. Will they be enough?
    Politics

    “Even if he wins every state from here on out, he probably couldn’t catch (Hillary) Clinton in terms of pledged delegates.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren: “Donald Trump is a loser. Count all his failed businesses.”Elizabeth Warren: “Donald Trump is a loser. Count all his failed businesses.”
    Politics

    “Trump seems to know he’s a loser,” Warren said.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Here’s how much each presidential candidate would raise — or cut — taxes for the superrichHere’s how much each presidential candidate would raise — or cut — taxes for the superrich
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz have wildly different policies for taxing those making more than $3.7 million annually.

    By Jeff Stein and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    Experts say conservative hopes of a 3rd-party “stop Trump” bid are probably doomedExperts say conservative hopes of a 3rd-party “stop Trump” bid are probably doomed
    Politics

    Here are the four main options for how an independent presidential campaign could work.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Harry Reid: Republicans’ “moral cowardice” created Donald TrumpHarry Reid: Republicans’ “moral cowardice” created Donald Trump
    Politics

    Reid: Donald Trump is the punishment the Republican Party deserves for rejecting every proposal by President Barack Obama.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    11 things you should read to understand Supreme Court pick Merrick Garland11 things you should read to understand Supreme Court pick Merrick Garland
    Politics

    Some of the most important reading material for understanding President Barack Obama’s pick for replacing Justice Antonin Scalia.

    By Jeff Stein