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Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen

Former Chief Political Correspondent

    Latest articles by Jonathan Allen

    Politics
    Jeb Bush handles disasters better than his brotherJeb Bush handles disasters better than his brother
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    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Trump resumes creepy harassment of Fox’s Megyn Kelly on TwitterTrump resumes creepy harassment of Fox’s Megyn Kelly on Twitter
    Politics

    — and 9 more things to know today.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    What will Obama do if Biden runs for president?What will Obama do if Biden runs for president?
    Politics

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

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Why Jimmy Carter is a great American leaderWhy Jimmy Carter is a great American leader
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    Carter spent a lifetime working to secure peace, reduce poverty, and fight disease, no matter the political cost. The nation, and the world, needs leaders like that.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    The unintentionally revealing title of a new Hillary Clinton adThe unintentionally revealing title of a new Hillary Clinton ad
    Politics

    In making a point about policy, the former secretary of state reveals how much she needs a change of topic.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Donald Trump exposes Jeb Bush’s problem: the GOP doesn’t want a bland political insiderDonald Trump exposes Jeb Bush’s problem: the GOP doesn’t want a bland political insider
    Politics

    Republicans love an outsider with star power. That’s not Jeb Bush.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Culture
    Masters of Sex has the most moving ode to love and sex you’ll ever seeMasters of Sex has the most moving ode to love and sex you’ll ever see
    Culture

    Can love really be reduced to the study of sexual response?

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    2016 Republicans may start heading for the exits. That’s good for Donald Trump.2016 Republicans may start heading for the exits. That’s good for Donald Trump.
    Politics

    — and 9 more things to know today.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Clinton campaign tries to calm allies as Biden eyes runClinton campaign tries to calm allies as Biden eyes run
    Politics

    — and 9 more things to know today.

    By Jonathan Allen
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s TV protégé, Omarosa, explains his political successDonald Trump’s TV protégé, Omarosa, explains his political success
    Politics

    The former contestant on The Apprentice says Trump has a real chance to win the Republican nomination.

    By Jonathan Allen

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