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Jim Tankersley

Jim Tankersley

Former Policy and Politics Editor

    Latest articles by Jim Tankersley

    Politics
    7 paths the Trump presidency could take7 paths the Trump presidency could take
    Politics

    He’s president. What happens now?

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    The economic conditions are in place for a “Trump Boom”The economic conditions are in place for a “Trump Boom”
    Politics

    How the first few years of the administration could go great for American workers.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    Trump’s bullying of businesses is good politics but bad economicsTrump’s bullying of businesses is good politics but bad economics
    Politics

    Crony capitalism helps lobbyists. It hurts investment and hiring.

    By Jim Tankersley
    Politics
    Obama solved one economic crisis. It’s the second that haunts him.Obama solved one economic crisis. It’s the second that haunts him.
    Politics

    How the president saved the economy, but not the middle class.

    By Jim Tankersley

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