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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

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    A GOP Virginia lawmaker on why he sees a resistance wave coming in 2018A GOP Virginia lawmaker on why he sees a resistance wave coming in 2018
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    A conversation with Rep. Tom Garrett: “Democrats have rightly determined that separating us turns out voters.”

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Pollsters missed Virginia by more than they missed Trump vs. HillaryPollsters missed Virginia by more than they missed Trump vs. Hillary
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    But this time, the error was on the side of the Democrats.

    By Tara Golshan
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    Read Trump’s 280-character analysis of the Virginia governor’s raceRead Trump’s 280-character analysis of the Virginia governor’s race
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    Trump decides Ed Gillespie wasn’t Trumpy enough and that’s why he lost.

    By Tara Golshan
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    Democrat Phil Murphy wins New Jersey governor’s race — succeeding deeply unpopular Chris ChristieDemocrat Phil Murphy wins New Jersey governor’s race — succeeding deeply unpopular Chris Christie
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    This is the most powerful governor’s seat in the nation and signals big change for the state.

    By Tara Golshan
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    What to expect in today’s New Jersey governor’s raceWhat to expect in today’s New Jersey governor’s race
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    Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Kim Guadagno square off for Chris Christie’s seat.

    By Tara Golshan
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    Conservative senators are trying to repeal part of Obamacare in the tax billConservative senators are trying to repeal part of Obamacare in the tax bill
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    Sen. Ted Cruz just threw a huge wrench into tax reform negotiations.

    By Tara Golshan
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    Read: Rep. Kevin Brady’s amendment to the House’s tax reform billRead: Rep. Kevin Brady’s amendment to the House’s tax reform bill
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    Changes to the university endowment tax, and more.

    By Tara Golshan
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    Congress will likely do the same thing after the Texas massacre it did after Las Vegas: nothingCongress will likely do the same thing after the Texas massacre it did after Las Vegas: nothing
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    The gun debate is another culture war, argues former conservative talk radio host Charlie Sykes.

    By Tara Golshan
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    Republicans’ tax bill is sneakily hacking away at abortion rightsRepublicans’ tax bill is sneakily hacking away at abortion rights
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    It’s hidden in the section about college savings plans.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Report: congresswomen are telling stories of when their male colleagues harassed themReport: congresswomen are telling stories of when their male colleagues harassed them
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    Even members of Congress aren’t immune to sexual harassment

    By Tara Golshan