Interviews with African American voters and activists in three competitive states reveal stark differences in whether to be pragmatic or ideological when it comes to electing a...
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Republican Women Key for Both Parties' 2020 Aspirations

5 hours ago | Real Clear Politics

After helping fuel a Democratic wave in 2018, what role will Republican women, especially in the suburbs play in the 2020 election?
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Nancy Pelosi honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

7 hours ago | Boston Herald

BOSTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been honored with the 2019 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. Pelosi was recognized for her efforts to pass former President...
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Is Abortion A Winning Issue For Republicans In 2020?

7 hours ago | NPR

NPR's Noel King talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings and Democratic consultant Maria Cardona about whether the issue of abortion could prove to be critical in the 2020...
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The Latest: New Ukrainian president disbands parliament

8 hours ago | My Sanantonio | 4 articles

KIEV, Ukraine - The Latest on Ukrainian politics : 11 a.m. Ukrainian television star Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been sworn in as president and immediately disbanded the Ukrainian...
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GOP Women Key For Both Parties' 2020 Aspirations

14 hours ago | Real Clear Politics

After helping fuel a Democratic wave in 2018, what role will Republican women, especially in the suburbs play in the 2020 election?
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Mediator: Social Media Pollution, a Huge Problem in the Last Election, Could Be Worse in 2020

17 hours ago | NY Times

As a candidate, Donald Trump promoted a mystery Twitter account that falsely portrayed a protester as an ISIS terrorist. Nothing stops him from doing it again.
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Trump team convinced court overhaul will drive 2020 win

21 hours ago | Politico

The White House is rushing to appoint as many judges as possible before 2020 to give President Donald Trump yet another talking point he can rally on as he stumps for...
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Trump tells anti-abortion activists to stay united for 2020

1 day ago | My Sanantonio

WASHINGTON - With Alabama's restrictive new abortion law stirring divisions on the right, President Donald Trump is imploring anti-abortion activists to stay united for the...
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President Trump's Rose Garden Strategy

1 day ago | NY Times

Mr. Trump has embraced the Rose Garden as a setting for public events - a literal interpretation of a time-tested strategy for incumbents seeking re-election.
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Trump FCC prepares to approve T-Mobile-Sprint merger

A Trump administration regulator on Monday moved to bless T-Mobile's $26 billion merger with Sprint, a deal that critics say will reduce wireless competition and raise prices... Read more ...

Pete Buttigieg: 'I Trust Women To Draw The Line' On Their Own Abortions

The South Bend, Indiana, mayor running for president did not take the bait Sunday at his Fox News town hall when asked about his opinion on abortion rights. Read more ...

Trump: Fox News 'wasting airtime on Mayor Pete'

President Donald Trump took another swipe at Fox News on Sunday, saying ahead of its scheduled town hall with Pete Buttigieg that his favorite network was “wasting airtime” on... Read more ...

Trayvon Martin's Mom Makes a Big Announcement

Trayvon Martin's mother is running for political office, the Miami Herald reports. Sybrina Fulton-whose son was infamously shot dead by a neighborhood crime watch captain in... Read more ...

Republican Rep. Justin Amash Calls For Trump's Impeachment

Amash is the first GOP member of Congress to say the legislative body should take that action. Read more ...

Bernie Sanders Unveils Anti-Charter School Education Plan

The release of the 2020 presidential hopeful's proposal coincides with the anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Read more ...

'Big 4' leaders to meet Tuesday on budget caps, debt limit

The four top party leaders will meet on Tuesday morning to begin talks on a potential deal to raise the budget caps, as well as a possible boost to the debt ceiling, according... Read more ...

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Native American Rights In Wyoming Hunting Case

Justice Neil Gorsuch, the only Westerner on the court, again provided the decisive vote in favor of American Indian rights. Read more ...

A Noteworthy Visit to Tibet Is Underway

The US ambassador to China is making a rare visit to Tibet to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the... Read more ...

Socialism and the Democracy Deficit

What is Democratic Socialism? I read considerable talk about “the democratic” as applying to the process of getting socialism; damn little about it as an adjective applying to... Read more ...

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Broken promises of the past weigh on black voters as they consider the 2020 presidential campaign