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The New Wave Democrats
Many come to Congress from previously Republican terrains, but all our terrains suffer the same economic problems.
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Left Anchor: The Blue Wave Drenched the South
Democrats won easily in … South Carolina?
Posted inTAP
The New South Finally Arrives
On Tuesday, the Democrats achieved a biracial class coalition. Can they build on it?
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The Angie Nixon Caucus
Meet Victoria Broderick and LaKesha Womack, two Southern Bernie broads who flipped two blood-red seats, while spending all of $155,000—between them.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Corporations Are Pretending to Reform Themselves
Since the election, corporations have been trying to avoid regulatory crackdowns by claiming they will change their ways.
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A Good Night for Prairie Populists
Candidates who spoke to the crushing burden of corporate power in agricultural communities did well.
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Democrats’ Power in the Lame-Duck Session
With much congressional business still unfinished, the repudiation of Trump could lead some Republicans to vote with Democrats to block administration priorities.
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‘We Can’t Eat Road Salt’: Other Maine Takeaways
Sen.-elect Troy Jackson will need to nail down the Portland–Washington shuttle schedule.
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Progressive Caucus Wants to Deliver on Democratic Promises
A bill ‘every week’ is on the agenda for the 100-plus House caucus.