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Michelle Hackman

Michelle Hackman

Former politics reporter

    Latest articles by Michelle Hackman

    Politics
    The feud between Bernie Sanders and the DNC, explainedThe feud between Bernie Sanders and the DNC, explained
    Politics

    The huge blowup behind Bernie Sanders’ campaign and the Democratic party, explained.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    A look at how hilariously wrong the media was on Donald TrumpA look at how hilariously wrong the media was on Donald Trump
    Politics

    Never say never: Here are pundits who were wrong about Trump’s staying power.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    The tax extender bill, explainedThe tax extender bill, explained
    Politics

    Congress is making a whole host of tax cuts permanent. Here’s what they are.

    By Michelle Hackman
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    Here are your official Vox bingo cards for CNN’s Republican debateHere are your official Vox bingo cards for CNN’s Republican debate
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    Find a friend, pick a card, print it out, and enjoy.

    By Michelle Hackman and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    Poll: Young voters split evenly between Clinton and RubioPoll: Young voters split evenly between Clinton and Rubio
    Politics

    This Republican candidate could bring young voters’ loyalty to Democrats into question.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Ted Cruz is in luck: likability doesn’t play a big role in who wins the White HouseTed Cruz is in luck: likability doesn’t play a big role in who wins the White House
    Politics

    A lot of people don’t like Ted Cruz. Turns out that doesn’t matter.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    New survey casts doubt on Latino loyalty to the Democratic PartyNew survey casts doubt on Latino loyalty to the Democratic Party
    Politics

    Democrats think they can count on the Latino vote. This poll suggests otherwise.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders on Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric: that “crap” won’t work in the USBernie Sanders on Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric: that “crap” won’t work in the US
    Politics

    Sanders slams Trump’s plan to halt Muslim immigration.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Changing your Facebook profile picture is doing more good than you might thinkChanging your Facebook profile picture is doing more good than you might think
    Politics

    A new study finds all the haterade directed at social media activism could be unfounded.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    How fixing America’s mental health system might catch future mass shootersHow fixing America’s mental health system might catch future mass shooters
    Politics

    Can mental health reform reduce mass shootings in America? Rep. Tim Murphy thinks so.

    By Michelle Hackman