Musk got the only thing that he wanted. Does Trump realize it?
Robert Kuttner
Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect, and professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School. His latest book is Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America. Follow Bob at his site, robertkuttner.com, and on Twitter.
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The Coming Threats to Press Freedom
Today on TAP: Watch out for massive libel suits, efforts to repeal Times v. Sullivan, and an attempt to create an official secrets act—as Trump and MAGA flood the First Amendment zone.
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Solving the Housing Crisis Will Take More Than YIMBY
It’s a good start, but it won’t produce true affordability.
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Biden’s Economic Triumph and Political Tragedy
Today on TAP: Why did he not get more credit?
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Biden’s White House Undercuts Biden’s Trade Policy
Today on TAP: A sweetheart appointment to a key trade position goes to a White House spouse, paired with a hardcore Republican free-trader.
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How AARP Shills for UnitedHealthcare
Today on TAP: Why does the supposed advocate for the elderly steer them to the industry’s worst insurer?
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Rapacious Capitalism and Upside-Down Politics
MAGA wins because leading Democrats have failed to narrate why so many Americans feel screwed by the system.
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The Face of the Democratic Party
Today on TAP: The next DNC chair will have a higher profile than usual. The two leading candidates, Ken Martin of Minnesota and Ben Wikler of Wisconsin, are both terrific.
