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Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen

Former Chief Political Correspondent

    Latest articles by Jonathan Allen

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    Hillary Clinton sticks to safe ground on climateHillary Clinton sticks to safe ground on climate
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    And 9 other things you should know before you start the day.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Republicans’ Donald Trump problem just got worseRepublicans’ Donald Trump problem just got worse
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    New polling in Iowa and New Hampshire shows the real estate mogul’s rise continues unabated.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    How the old rules apply to the new Hillary Clinton email scoopHow the old rules apply to the new Hillary Clinton email scoop
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    And 9 other things you should know before you start the day.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    A Q&A on Obama’s Kenya trip with Commerce Secretary Penny PritzkerA Q&A on Obama’s Kenya trip with Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker
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    She says there’s a lot of opportunity in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa, and that US workers will benefit from trade deals.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Trump seeks safe political ground on the borderTrump seeks safe political ground on the border
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    And 9 other things you should know before you start the day.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Rod Blagojevich is a criminal. But judges were right to overturn some of his convictions.Rod Blagojevich is a criminal. But judges were right to overturn some of his convictions.
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    American politics depends on a certain amount of horse-trading, logrolling, and back-scratching.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    The silver lining of Donald TrumpThe silver lining of Donald Trump
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    And 9 other things you should know before you start the day.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Hillary Clinton is not a great campaigner, but she’s mastered the art of inside politicsHillary Clinton is not a great campaigner, but she’s mastered the art of inside politics
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    The former secretary of state is proving she’s a much better candidate than people realize.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Des Moines Register to Donald Trump: Drop out!Des Moines Register to Donald Trump: Drop out!
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    And 9 other things you should know before you start your day.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Hillary Clinton: Take away executives’ bonuses when their companies break the rulesHillary Clinton: Take away executives’ bonuses when their companies break the rules
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    The Democratic frontrunner has a plan to hit corporate officials where it hurts — their wallets — in cases of misconduct.

    By Jonathan Allen