Price increases, a broader economic frustration built over decades, and an inability to articulate what’s being done about any of it
Election 2024
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My Political Depression Problem—and Ours
Granular study of the ever-more-authoritarian right didn’t demoralize the author as much as reaction from the left.
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The Support Our Public Services Briefly Had—and Still Need
And how President Biden can make that goal a better campaign theme
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Half of Democrats (Never Mind Republicans) Think We’re in a Recession
Today on TAP: If we’re that deep into a vibe-cession come the fall, it will be very difficult for Biden to win.
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Why You Should Care About the Trump Trial
Any other politician in American history would be ruined by this story. Trump should be.
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Debating Trump
Will Biden’s gamble pay off, after the Trump campaign’s surprising acceptance of the debate terms?
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Is Reversing Biden’s Working-Class Slump Even Possible?
A new survey of key swing states shows how it could be done, but—granting its necessity—it sure sounds difficult.
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Baltimore Strikes Back
How abortion plus Charm City infrastructure miscues could torpedo Larry Hogan’s Senate chances
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Money Misses the Mark in Maryland
Despite spending $62 million of his own fortune on the Democratic Senate primary, Rep. David Trone lost last night to county executive Angela Alsobrooks.
