His interventions in the presidential race are music to the ears of the wealthy and powerful.
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Pete Caught in Headlights; Kamala Unbound
Buttigieg summons shades of Michael Dukakis. No offense to Dukakis, but that’s not good.
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Democratic Debate 2020: Live Updates
A Twitter List by theprospect Tonight the Democratic presidential debates continue in Atlanta, and you can follow the thoughts and musings of the Prospect‘s writers in real time. Below we have assembled a Twitter list of our staff, who will be commenting live as the debate happens. Get insights from our team: A Twitter List by theprospect
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Trump’s Strange Absence From Democratic Campaign Messages
Democrats are failing to connect Trump to their larger critique of the status quo political economy.
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Senate Candidate Jess Scarane Is Running to Shake Up Delaware Politics
The primary challenger to Chris Coons wants to put the public interest ahead of the establishment status quo in the corporate-friendly state.
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Centrist Senator Chris Coons Faces Primary Challenge in Delaware
Jessica Scarane, a tech industry veteran, has filed to face Coons in the primary.
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Grassroots Money Beats Amazon in Seattle
‘Democracy dollars’ and an influx of small donations powered progressive city council members to victory over corporate money.
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Republicans Propose Automatic Cuts to Critical Programs—and Democrats Help Them
A bipartisan budget proposal would set up a reflexive process to reduce spending above a projected threshold.
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Documents Show Steve King, Other Republicans Consulting With the Department of Homeland Security About Immigration
King set up a trip to the border for pro-Trump celebrities Diamond and Silk, and peppered DHS incessantly with questions about DACA applicants.
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Chuck Schumer Has an Important Choice to Make on Regulatory Personnel
By custom, the Senate minority leader has broad authority to name commissioners to independent agencies. Schumer must select Democrats willing to take on corporate power.