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Now What?
If Senate Democrats truly believed only the courts can rein in Trump, they'd act like it.
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Friday Cat Blogging
A Kevin Drum tribute.
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A Betrayal
Senate Democrats didn't just squander an opportunity to rein in Donald Trump and Elon Musk. They confirmed all the stereotypes that have made them toxic…
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Ask Me Anything
Cloture?! I hardly knew 'er!
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The Long Tail Of Failed Leadership
In the vacuum, Republicans got their act together and backed Democrats into a corner. Dems now enter a government shutdown fight unprepared.
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The Successful Presidents Curse
We need Democratic leaders who can solve the Trump-related crises of their time, not the problems of decades past.
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Brian Beutler
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Be Prepared
Trump is sabotaging the economy, but we shouldn't assume public opinion will follow automatically.
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The Stench Of Weakness
It can’t be washed off without first learning basic self-respect.
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Trump's Last Enemy Is The State Itself
He's even trained the smear machine and lawlessness that brought him to power on Social Security, all while Democrats fight the last war.
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Brian Beutler
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A Cheat Sheet For U.S. Allies
Donald Trump’s corrupt relationship with Vladimir Putin explains much of his behavior. But there’s more to it than that.
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Brian Beutler
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Boycott The Donald Trump Show
Playing captive to the lies he’ll tell at his coming address to Congress is weak, conveys weakness, and surrenders the whole national stage to him.
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February 2025

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