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Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen

Former Chief Political Correspondent

    Latest articles by Jonathan Allen

    Politics
    Tea Party Republicans want to fire John BoehnerTea Party Republicans want to fire John Boehner
    Politics

    The Speaker of the House has been holding back a rebellion for years. Now he’s facing a possible coup.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders is pushing Hillary Clinton to care about money in politicsBernie Sanders is pushing Hillary Clinton to care about money in politics
    Politics

    The frontrunner is adopting some of the insurgent’s moves on campaign finance reform — a sure sign she’s looking over her shoulder.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Climate
    Meet Jake Sullivan, the man behind hawkish Hillary Clinton’s foreign policyMeet Jake Sullivan, the man behind hawkish Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy
    Climate

    Hillary Clinton’s decision to make Jake Sullivan the top foreign policy hand on her campaign staff is a signal that she doesn’t plan to be any less muscular.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s declining favorability numbers, in contextHillary Clinton’s declining favorability numbers, in context
    Politics

    Her overall numbers are down, but most candidates would love to have the kind of standing she has among fellow Democrats.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Only 3 of 45 House Democrats who voted “no” on Obamacare are still thereOnly 3 of 45 House Democrats who voted “no” on Obamacare are still there
    Politics

    Voting against the Affordable Care Act was supposed to help moderate Democrats win reelection. It didn’t turn out that way for the vast majority of them.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton really did call Republicans terrorists. But here’s the real issue.Hillary Clinton really did call Republicans terrorists. But here’s the real issue.
    Politics

    There political ground is shifting on abortion and women’s health.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Jeb Bush just lost three key advisers. Campaign staff don’t flee winning campaigns.Jeb Bush just lost three key advisers. Campaign staff don’t flee winning campaigns.
    Politics

    The departures are a sign of the deeper problems of a flagging campaign.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Rubio calls Obama an appeaser on China, despite policy similaritiesRubio calls Obama an appeaser on China, despite policy similarities
    Politics

    — and 9 more things to know to start the day.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Trump numbers soar as he attacks public figuresTrump numbers soar as he attacks public figures
    Politics

    — and 9 more things to know to start the day.

    By Jonathan Allen