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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

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    Joe Biden’s winning coalition: Black and suburban votersJoe Biden’s winning coalition: Black and suburban voters
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    Will rebuilding the Obama coalition work for Biden? It wasn’t enough for Clinton.

    By Katelyn Burns
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    Joe Biden pulls off a surprise win in the Maine Democratic primaryJoe Biden pulls off a surprise win in the Maine Democratic primary
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    Biden was struggling in polls in the state just weeks before claiming victory.

    By Katelyn Burns
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    The Bernie Sanders coalition turned out in CaliforniaThe Bernie Sanders coalition turned out in California
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    The Bernie Sanders youth and Latinx coalition turned out in California

    By Katelyn Burns
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    What happens to the thousands of early votes cast for candidates who have dropped outWhat happens to the thousands of early votes cast for candidates who have dropped out
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    It depends on where the vote is cast, but most states don’t allow votes to be changed.

    By Katelyn Burns
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    Pete Buttigieg’s attack on “revolution politics” seemed to denounce what made his candidacy possiblePete Buttigieg’s attack on “revolution politics” seemed to denounce what made his candidacy possible
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    His campaign said the comments were directed at Bernie Sanders’s “nostalgia for Cold War-era, authoritarian regimes.”

    By Katelyn Burns
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    A symbolic vote on abortion bills puts senators in close reelection races in a bindA symbolic vote on abortion bills puts senators in close reelection races in a bind
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    Susan Collins and Doug Jones try to thread a needle between their party base and their states’ electorates.

    By Katelyn Burns
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    Nonbinary people could get a gender-neutral passport under new legislationNonbinary people could get a gender-neutral passport under new legislation
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    The bill would create an “X” gender marker on US passports to go along with “M” and “F.”

    By Katelyn Burns
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    Bloomberg’s past comments make trans voters wonder how much he’ll prioritize trans rightsBloomberg’s past comments make trans voters wonder how much he’ll prioritize trans rights
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    Bloomberg’s comments on trans people are another reminder he isn’t a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat.

    By Katelyn Burns
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    Democratic Party officials don’t want Iowa and New Hampshire to go first anymoreDemocratic Party officials don’t want Iowa and New Hampshire to go first anymore
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    Tom Perez and Harry Reid want the Democratic nomination process to reflect party diversity.

    By Katelyn Burns
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    New Hampshire primary turnout was good for Democrats — sort ofNew Hampshire primary turnout was good for Democrats — sort of
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    With no competitive Republican race, independent voters were free to focus on the large Democratic field.

    By Katelyn Burns