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Sean Collins

Sean Collins

Former News Editor

    Latest articles by Sean Collins

    Republican Tate Reeves wins a surprisingly close race, becoming Mississippi’s next governor
    Politics

    Reeves was behind in the polls for most of the race, but won after some last-minute help from Donald Trump.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    The RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment pushThe RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment push
    Politics

    The RNC hoped to tie up phone lines and influence lawmakers into opposing the impeachment inquiry.

    By Sean Collins
    Mississippi’s surprisingly close race for governor, explained
    Politics

    Mississippi is controlled by Republicans. Its next governor might be a Democrat.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    A Sanders rally shows Democrats will have to decide what to do about “lock him up” chantsA Sanders rally shows Democrats will have to decide what to do about “lock him up” chants
    Politics

    Sanders let the chants die out at a rally in Minnesota. But debate remains over whether they are an appropriate form of protest.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Beto O’Rourke drops out of the 2020 Democratic primaryBeto O’Rourke drops out of the 2020 Democratic primary
    Politics

    “My service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee,” O’Rourke said.

    By Sean Collins and Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Rep. Katie Hill resigns after allegations of improper relationshipsRep. Katie Hill resigns after allegations of improper relationships
    Politics

    The allegations were accompanied by the publication of nude photos; Hill has taken legal action against outlets that shared the images.

    By Sean Collins
    Former Rep. John Conyers — the longest-serving black congressman — dies at 90
    Politics

    Conyers was known for his civil rights work. He resigned in 2017, facing allegations of sexual misconduct.

    By Kainaz Amaria and Sean Collins
    The ignorance of comparing impeachment to “a lynching,” explained
    Politics

    Thousands of Americans were lynched. Donald Trump is not one of them. Bill Clinton isn’t either.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Trump’s new defense for withholding Ukraine aid is as nonsensical as his previous onesTrump’s new defense for withholding Ukraine aid is as nonsensical as his previous ones
    Politics

    Withholding the money was not wrong, Trump argues, because Ukraine didn’t know what was happening.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Poll: Pete Buttigieg joins the list of presidential frontrunners in IowaPoll: Pete Buttigieg joins the list of presidential frontrunners in Iowa
    Politics

    Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren top the field in a Suffolk/USA Today poll. Buttigieg is third; Bernie Sanders is fourth.

    By Sean Collins