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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    3 winners and 4 losers from the first 2020 presidential debate
    Politics

    Not America’s finest hour.

    By Matthew Yglesias, German Lopez and 3 more
    Politics
    The case for Senate Democrats to boycott Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing, briefly explainedThe case for Senate Democrats to boycott Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing, briefly explained
    Politics

    “The takeaway is that this is an illegitimate process.”

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Senate Republicans were always going to do whatever they wanted with the Supreme Court vacancySenate Republicans were always going to do whatever they wanted with the Supreme Court vacancy
    Politics

    Their actions are deeply hypocritical — but unsurprising.

    By Li Zhou
    Can Democrats pull off another Senate win in Arizona?
    The stakes of the Senate, explained

    The same voters who helped Kyrsten Sinema win could boost Mark Kelly, too.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Mitch McConnell has the votes to move forward with a Supreme Court nomineeMitch McConnell has the votes to move forward with a Supreme Court nominee
    Politics

    Sen. Mitt Romney signaled Tuesday that he’d take a vote on President Trump’s pick.

    By Li Zhou
    Why the Senate’s most endangered Democrat thinks he can win, again
    The stakes of the Senate, explained

    Doug Jones wants Democrats to rethink their approach to campaigning in the South.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Politics
    McConnell says he’ll make sure Trump’s replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg gets a voteMcConnell says he’ll make sure Trump’s replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg gets a vote
    Politics

    The Senate majority leader didn’t specify the timing of the vote — but confirmed that he supports it.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    A group of centrist lawmakers has a new compromise proposal for more stimulusA group of centrist lawmakers has a new compromise proposal for more stimulus
    Politics

    The Problem Solvers Caucus is attempting to break the impasse on additional aid.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate failed to pass more stimulus for a struggling economy. Here’s why.The Senate failed to pass more stimulus for a struggling economy. Here’s why.
    Politics

    Republicans were simply using the vote to send a message.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Senate is back from recess — and still at an impasse over stimulusThe Senate is back from recess — and still at an impasse over stimulus
    Politics

    Senate Republicans are planning to vote on a “skinny” stimulus to put pressure on Democrats.

    By Li Zhou

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