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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    CNN called out Ted Cruz during the Republican debate. It won’t hurt him.CNN called out Ted Cruz during the Republican debate. It won’t hurt him.
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    CNN: “The fact that Senator Cruz continues to knowingly mislead the voters about this is astonishing.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    We asked 6 political scientists if Bernie Sanders would have a shot in a general electionWe asked 6 political scientists if Bernie Sanders would have a shot in a general election
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    Sanders has gone from long-shot candidate to a real contender for the Democratic nomination for president.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    MSNBC Democratic debate transcript: 7 key momentsMSNBC Democratic debate transcript: 7 key moments
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    The electrifying debate had Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debating the “progressive” label before moving to discuss investment banking, campaign finance, foreign policy, and a host of other issues.

    By Jeff Stein
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    Clinton was asked why Goldman paid her $675K for 3 speeches. Her answer wasn’t great.Clinton was asked why Goldman paid her $675K for 3 speeches. Her answer wasn’t great.
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    The irony of criticizing Clinton’s ties to Wall Street: She may have the most comprehensive regulatory proposals.

    By Jeff Stein
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    Rick Santorum’s presidential campaign ends in a whimperRick Santorum’s presidential campaign ends in a whimper
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    When Santorum ran in 2012, he won 11 states and nearly 4 million votes.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, following Stalin, Putin, and BonoDonald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, following Stalin, Putin, and Bono
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    Trump’s nomination letter said he should win the prize because of “his vigorous peace through strength ideology.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Americans want limits on their presidents — even the ones they voted forAmericans want limits on their presidents — even the ones they voted for
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    “Above and beyond their partisan attitudes, Americans have specific beliefs about the nature of presidential power.”

    By Jeff Stein
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    What we can learn from Bernie Sanders’s Iowa votersWhat we can learn from Bernie Sanders’s Iowa voters
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    “Deep down, if you’re expecting Sanders to replicate the Obama revolution, you have to be disappointed with Iowa.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Jeb Bush spent $2,800 for every vote he got in IowaJeb Bush spent $2,800 for every vote he got in Iowa
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    “In hindsight, it was probably a lot of money wasted.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Here’s the full text of Bernie Sanders’s Iowa speechHere’s the full text of Bernie Sanders’s Iowa speech
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    “I think the people of Iowa have sent a very profound message to the political establishment.”

    By Jeff Stein