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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    President Obama: Supreme Court process “beyond repair” if GOP refuses hearingPresident Obama: Supreme Court process “beyond repair” if GOP refuses hearing
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    Obama: “I simply ask Republicans in the Senate to give him a fair hearing.”

    By Jeff Stein
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    Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in Illinois, cementing her strong nightHillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in Illinois, cementing her strong night
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    Clinton also won Ohio, North Carolina, and Florida tonight.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Ted Cruz all of a sudden showered praise on Marco Rubio in his election night speechTed Cruz all of a sudden showered praise on Marco Rubio in his election night speech
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    Cruz on onetime rival: “Marco’s story, his passion, inspires me.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    John Kasich vows to win the Republican nomination after taking his first stateJohn Kasich vows to win the Republican nomination after taking his first state
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    Kasich still trails Trump by about 400 delegates after his Ohio victory.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Marco Rubio on the end of his campaign: “We should have seen this coming”Marco Rubio on the end of his campaign: “We should have seen this coming”
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    Rubio suspended his presidential campaign in a heartfelt speech on Tuesday night.

    By Jeff Stein
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    Hillary Clinton holds off surging Bernie Sanders to win OhioHillary Clinton holds off surging Bernie Sanders to win Ohio
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    Clinton can breathe a big sigh of relief after winning Ohio tonight.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Where Bernie Sanders needs to win today to truly scare Hillary ClintonWhere Bernie Sanders needs to win today to truly scare Hillary Clinton
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    Here’s what to watch for in the five Democratic primary contests being held today.

    By Jeff Stein
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    “Women, you have to treat ‘em like shit”: a new ad turns Trump’s quotes against him“Women, you have to treat ‘em like shit”: a new ad turns Trump’s quotes against him
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    A new Super PAC ad suggests how Donald Trump’s history of sexist insults can be thrown back in his face.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    National Review: Ted Cruz is the only hope to stop Donald TrumpNational Review: Ted Cruz is the only hope to stop Donald Trump
    Politics

    The conservative publication couldn’t hurt Trump. Can it help Cruz?

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Ben Carson just endorsed Donald Trump for presidentBen Carson just endorsed Donald Trump for president
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    “As the American people begin to see the real individual there, I think we’re going to be comforted as a nation.”

    By Jeff Stein