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Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen

Former Chief Political Correspondent

    Latest articles by Jonathan Allen

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    A pro-Clinton Super PAC attacked Bernie Sanders over ties to UK Labour leader. Here’s why.A pro-Clinton Super PAC attacked Bernie Sanders over ties to UK Labour leader. Here’s why.
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    It’s neither new nor surprising that Correct the Record is trafficking in opposition research, but the email comes at a time when Clinton herself is making clear that she will start contrasting her agenda with Sanders’s soon.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    While everyone was talking about her authenticity, Hillary Clinton changed her positionWhile everyone was talking about her authenticity, Hillary Clinton changed her position
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    Clinton’s embrace of the “moderate” label is about drawing a contrast with Bernie Sanders, sending a signal to her supporters that she’s ready to really fight for the nomination, and making sure she’s comfortable in the political skin she’s wearing.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    This Carly Fiorina ad is the perfect comeback to Donald Trump’s sexist insultsThis Carly Fiorina ad is the perfect comeback to Donald Trump’s sexist insults
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    “Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?” Trump said, according to a Rolling Stone report. But Fiorina’s having the last laugh.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Hillary Clinton’s plan to crack down on campus sexual assaultHillary Clinton’s plan to crack down on campus sexual assault
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    Rick Perry trashed Donald Trump and defended immigrants in his exit speechRick Perry trashed Donald Trump and defended immigrants in his exit speech
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    The former Texas governor saved his best for last.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Hillary Clinton’s email scandal, explainedHillary Clinton’s email scandal, explained
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    She plays aggressively when rules and risks get in the way of her larger goals; she’d prefer to ask for forgiveness than permission; she looks at the world more like a lawyer than a politician; and she’s pretty damn secretive.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Watch Stephen Colbert stop the jokes to have a deeply emotional interview with Joe BidenWatch Stephen Colbert stop the jokes to have a deeply emotional interview with Joe Biden
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    The late-night comedian and the vice president discussed grief and resilience in the aftermath of deaths in their families.

    By Jonathan Allen
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    One quote that perfectly explains the Donald Trump appealOne quote that perfectly explains the Donald Trump appeal
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    “I judge him in part by all the people he antagonizes.”

    By Jonathan Allen
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    Trump: Boehner is “very disappointing in terms of his vigor”Trump: Boehner is “very disappointing in terms of his vigor”
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    The Donald loves to challenge other men’s energy levels. The House speaker is his latest victim.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Trump’s visit to the Capitol shows political risk for Democrats in Iran dealTrump’s visit to the Capitol shows political risk for Democrats in Iran deal