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Paul Sancya / AP Why Ex–Sanders Supporters Are Backing Warren
The senator from Massachusetts, they argue, is proffering a gentler version of progressivism that is simple to understand and compelling enough to attract a broad swath of voters.
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Andrew Harnik / AP The Question Dividing Democratic Socialists
Do they still need Bernie?
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J. Scott Applewhite / AP The Question Democrats Have to Answer Before They Can Impeach
The lawmakers who most want to oust President Trump don’t agree on what the party’s strongest case against him is.
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John Locher / AP Can Democrats Make 2020 About Guns?
Gun violence has become personal for many people in a way that it wasn’t before—a shift the party can try to capitalize on.
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Why These Voters Still Love Steve King
Despite his racist and xenophobic comments over the years, some of his supporters just don’t believe that he’s said anything wrong. Plus: Is Texas becoming competitive again?
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Rich Koele / Shutterstock / The Atlantic Why Steve King’s Supporters Are Staying Loyal
The Iowa Republican’s racist comments have made him a pariah among Democrats and Republicans alike. But his voters may be more devoted to him than ever.
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: The Texodus
Representative Bill Flores of Texas became the twelfth member of Congress to announce that they will not seek reelection in 2020. Who else is leaving?
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Pence’s First Resort
On his visit to Ireland, VP Mike Pence will stay at President Trump’s private golf resort, an hour away from his meetings in Dublin. Plus: The “queen” of the Iowa caucuses
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Chip Somodevilla / Getty Iowa’s Most Famous Pollster Faces Her Toughest Test Yet
J. Ann Selzer is still waiting to find out exactly what the country’s first nominating contest will look like.
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Rejected
The DNC recommended that Iowa scrap its plan for virtual caucuses, citing security concerns. Plus: Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida as a potential Category 4.
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Yuri Gripas / Reuters The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: The Root of the Mattis
James Mattis was supposed to be one of the last “adults in the room” in the Trump administration. He speaks to Jeffrey Goldberg in his first interview since resigning last year.
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Mike Blake / Reuters The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: The Great Winnowing Begins
Kirsten Gillibrand drops out after failing to qualify for the next Democratic primary debate. Plus: the case of the nurse allegedly forced to assist with an abortion against her will
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Bill and Joe’s Excellent Adventure
The single-term Tea Party congressman Joe Walsh joins ex-Massachusetts governor Bill Weld in challenging Trump for the GOP nomination.
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Reuters Staff The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Much Ado About Nuuk Things
President Trump canceled a meeting with the prime minister of Denmark after she rejected his interest in purchasing Greenland. Plus: Which candidates made the cut for the next Democratic debate?
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Taxing Times
Universal background checks are off the table, Trump reportedly said in a call with the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre. Plus: The president confirms he’s “been thinking about” implementing a payroll-tax cut.
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Jonathan Ernst / Reuters The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Ben on Board
Representative Ben Ray Luján said he supports an impeachment investigation into President Trump. Plus: Meet America’s electability voters.
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Lawrence Bryant / Reuters The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Stacey’s Nom?
Stacey Abrams hinted this week that she’d be open to being vice president. Plus: Israel reversed course, but Representative Rashida Tlaib won’t go.
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Brian Snyder / Reuters The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Gone Hickenlooper
The former Colorado governor dropped out of the presidential race today. Plus: Israel banned Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country.
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Joshua Roberts / Reuters Why Democrats May Not Want Steve King to Resign
Several 2020 candidates have called for the congressman to step down following comments he made about rape and incest. But he represents the party’s best hope in Northwest Iowa.
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The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: The King and Iowa
More politicians condemn the latest comments from Steve King, the controversial Iowa congressman facing a tough reelection come November. Plus: ICE’s Ken Cuccinelli has always been a hardliner.
