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 • Brian Beutler
Barack Obama And The Lost Art Of Broad Empathy
Democrats want to seem authentic; they also want to land on the right side of public opinion; when they mishandle the dilemma they fail on both counts.
 • Brian Beutler
1:05:27
Is Progressive Dominance Of The Democratic Party Inevitable?
Inside the (LIVE!) mailbag: Zohran Mamdani ... Wisconsin ... Michigan
 • Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Doesn't Want Nursing Home Residents To Vote
He's trying to intimidate election officials, and people who run and oversee long-term care facilities, out of helping infirm voters cast their ballots…
 • Brian Beutler
How To Divide And Conquer The Billionaire Class
This isn't the oligarchy your daddy warned you about. It's much worse. But that also makes it much more vulnerable.
 • Brian Beutler
Surrender To The Left On Medicare For All
It's better than tearing the party apart!
 • Brian Beutler
The Progressive Succession Gap
Maybe moderates are freaking out for no reason?
 • Brian Beutler
The Doom Loop Of Wimpy Politics
Inside the mailbag: Sam Alito ... Pete Buttigieg ... Roy Cooper``
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Diarrhea Donald And The Cyclospora Outbreak
Fair game is fair game.
 • Brian Beutler
How Low Would Sam Alito Go?
Brace yourself for LEGAL judicial election interference, and another heist.
 • Brian Beutler
How To Eulogize Dead Fascists And Their Enablers
Notes on suspending comity when bad actors die.
 • Brian Beutler
1:05:18
The Political Limits Of Procedural Hardball
Plus mailbag thread for members.
 • Brian Beutler and Nicholas Grossman
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