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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

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    Trump says the Electoral College is advantageous to Democrats. But it played to his favor in 2016.Trump says the Electoral College is advantageous to Democrats. But it played to his favor in 2016.
    Politics

    Why Trump says the Electoral College is better for Democrats.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Democrats aren’t ready to actually vote for an “Abolish ICE” billDemocrats aren’t ready to actually vote for an “Abolish ICE” bill
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    Democrats: Abolish ICE! Republicans: Let’s vote on it. Democrats: Uhhhh...

    By Ella Nilsen and Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Jim Jordan’s allies are questioning the premise of the Ohio State sexual abuse allegationsJim Jordan’s allies are questioning the premise of the Ohio State sexual abuse allegations
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    How conservative lawmakers are poking holes in the allegations.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    House Republicans are suddenly eager to vote on immigration — as long as it’s the “Abolish ICE” billHouse Republicans are suddenly eager to vote on immigration — as long as it’s the “Abolish ICE” bill
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    It’s a big bet that Democrats don’t actually want to put their vote where their mouth is.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Forget the Rust Belt. Florida is now Trump’s strongest swing state.Forget the Rust Belt. Florida is now Trump’s strongest swing state.
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    Trump’s approval ratings show there’s still ground to gain for Democrats.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Rep. Jim Jordan is attacking CNN for reaching out to his ex-staffersRep. Jim Jordan is attacking CNN for reaching out to his ex-staffers
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    Jordan calls CNN “fake news” and “desperate” for trying to dig up “dirt” on him.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Meet the Democrat trying to unseat scandal-plagued Rep. Jim Jordan in his heavily Republican districtMeet the Democrat trying to unseat scandal-plagued Rep. Jim Jordan in his heavily Republican district
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    Janet Garrett, Jordan’s third-time challenger, has already raised well into six-figures in Ohio.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Will Brett Kavanaugh turn out the Republican base in 2018? Republicans aren’t sure.Will Brett Kavanaugh turn out the Republican base in 2018? Republicans aren’t sure.
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    Remember when Dean Heller said a Supreme Court pick could save him in 2018?

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump thinks immigration is his party’s winning issue in midterms. The polls aren’t so sure.Trump thinks immigration is his party’s winning issue in midterms. The polls aren’t so sure.
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    Trump’s signature policy platform is a total wild card in the 2018 midterms.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Jim Jordan is accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse. Now he’s attacking the accusers.Jim Jordan is accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse. Now he’s attacking the accusers.
    Politics

    “Look, the timing makes you wonder,” Jordan, a top conservative in the House, said of the accusations.

    By Tara Golshan