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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    “Listen, man, we’re used to working”: Andrew Gillum on why O’Rourke is running for president and he’s not“Listen, man, we’re used to working”: Andrew Gillum on why O’Rourke is running for president and he’s not
    Politics

    Gillum is going to work to turn Florida blue in 2020, instead of running for president.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Beto O’Rourke pulled in a massive fundraising haul — and 2020 competitors are noticingBeto O’Rourke pulled in a massive fundraising haul — and 2020 competitors are noticing
    Politics

    O’Rourke’s fundraising numbers are an early test of grassroots energy.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Beto O’Rourke: here’s why people think a guy who lost can winBeto O’Rourke: here’s why people think a guy who lost can win
    Politics

    He’s a charismatic blank slate.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Beto O’Rourke, the Texas Democrat who almost unseated Ted Cruz, is running for presidentBeto O’Rourke, the Texas Democrat who almost unseated Ted Cruz, is running for president
    Politics

    O’Rourke is hitting the road to run a “positive campaign” for president.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump said he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. His 2020 budget cuts all 3.Trump said he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. His 2020 budget cuts all 3.
    Politics

    Trump said he wouldn’t be like “every other Republican.” He is.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump’s 2020 budget proposal seriously cuts the nation’s safety netTrump’s 2020 budget proposal seriously cuts the nation’s safety net
    Politics

    Ahead of 2020, Trump is going after Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid, and more.

    By Tara Golshan
    Explainers
    The anti-Bernie Sanders campaign being pushed by former Clinton staffers, explainedThe anti-Bernie Sanders campaign being pushed by former Clinton staffers, explained
    Explainers

    Former Hillary Clinton aides really want Bernie Sanders to get the Clinton treatment.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Three 2020 Democrats express concern that attacks against Ilhan Omar will stifle debate on IsraelThree 2020 Democrats express concern that attacks against Ilhan Omar will stifle debate on Israel
    Politics

    Warren, Sanders, and Harris all come out in support of Omar.

    By Tara Golshan
    Explainers
    Bernie Sanders’s real base is diverse — and very youngBernie Sanders’s real base is diverse — and very young
    Explainers

    Sanders’s base going into the 2020 election, explained.

    By Tara Golshan
    Explainers
    John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor and brewpub owner, is running for presidentJohn Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor and brewpub owner, is running for president
    Explainers

    Hickenlooper thinks there is room for his moderate politics in the Democratic primary.

    By Tara Golshan

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