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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    Breitbart reporter files criminal police report against Trump campaign managerBreitbart reporter files criminal police report against Trump campaign manager
    Politics

    The reporter, Michelle Fields, has said she was bruised after being “manhandled” by Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.

    By Tara Golshan and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Why the polls totally underestimated Bernie Sanders in MichiganWhy the polls totally underestimated Bernie Sanders in Michigan
    Politics

    “Clearly, there was a breakdown in the models we used.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders wins Michigan after trailing by more than 20 points in the pollsBernie Sanders wins Michigan after trailing by more than 20 points in the polls
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    The win suggests Sanders also has a real shot at many of the delegate-rich states — like Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin — that lie ahead.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    What Bernie Sanders’s big Michigan bet may be overlookingWhat Bernie Sanders’s big Michigan bet may be overlooking
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    Sanders’s campaign has gambled that Michigan will be ripe ground for his economic message — but the state has actually done quite well recently.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    These young conservatives are worried Trump is ruining Republicanism for a generationThese young conservatives are worried Trump is ruining Republicanism for a generation
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    Talking with young Republicans at CPAC, the largest annual gathering of conservatives in the country.

    By Jeff Stein and Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Louis C.K. on Trump: “The guy is Hitler. And by that I mean we are being Germany in the 30s.”Louis C.K. on Trump: “The guy is Hitler. And by that I mean we are being Germany in the 30s.”
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    “Voting for Trump is a way of saying ‘fuck it. Fuck them all’. I really get it,” Louis C.K. writes.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders just won Maine by a 29-point marginBernie Sanders just won Maine by a 29-point margin
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    That seems impressive, but the number of delegates awarded make it sound a little less so.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Why Donald Trump is a much bigger test for the “libertarian moment” than Rand PaulWhy Donald Trump is a much bigger test for the “libertarian moment” than Rand Paul
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    Libertarians were embarrassed by the failure of Rand Paul’s campaign. But a successful Donald Trump run would be much more damaging for their cause within the GOP.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders fans insist he’s more electable than Hillary Clinton. Are they right?Bernie Sanders fans insist he’s more electable than Hillary Clinton. Are they right?
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    And what the fight over “electability” can tell us about the Democratic primary.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The Democratic Party head is trying to weaken Sen. Warren’s consumer protection agencyThe Democratic Party head is trying to weaken Sen. Warren’s consumer protection agency
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    Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces fresh criticism over her position.

    By Jeff Stein