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Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen

Former Chief Political Correspondent

    Latest articles by Jonathan Allen

    Politics
    Has Trump gone too far?Has Trump gone too far?
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    And 9 other things you should know before you start your day.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Donald Trump is showing a side of the GOP that party leaders don’t want you to see
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    The real estate mogul and TV star’s stance on immigration isn’t going to win him the presidency, but it’s exposing a side of the GOP that party leaders want to hide.

    By Jonathan Allen and Christophe Haubursin
    Politics
    Clinton wants to boost worker pay through corporate profit sharingClinton wants to boost worker pay through corporate profit sharing
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    Businesses would get a tax credit for distributing profits to employees.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Bad news for Clinton: People don’t like her. Good news: They like Republicans less.Bad news for Clinton: People don’t like her. Good news: They like Republicans less.
    Politics

    A new poll shows declining favorable ratings for Hillary Clinton, including erosion among Democrats. But Republicans fare even worse.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Culture
    What Taylor Swift taught a 39-year-old ex-jockWhat Taylor Swift taught a 39-year-old ex-jock
    Culture

    The All-Star Game had nothing on this incredibly talented pop star.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Obama’s Iran deal is making Democrats in Congress very nervousObama’s Iran deal is making Democrats in Congress very nervous
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    Politics

    The politics of the nuclear nonproliferation pact aren’t as good for many congressional Democrats as the policy.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton endorses Iran dealHillary Clinton endorses Iran deal
    Politics

    She told House Democrats in a private meeting that she applauded the effort and the result.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump: “Basta!”Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump: “Basta!”
    Politics

    Democratic presidential candidates ripped the insurgent Republican presidential candidate at a National Council of La Raza conference.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Read Hillary Clinton’s big economic speechRead Hillary Clinton’s big economic speech
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    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton shows she’s really a liberal on economicsHillary Clinton shows she’s really a liberal on economics
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    The Democrat’s speech Monday in New York outlined a vision that matches up well with the left.

    By Jonathan Allen