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Bernie’s suicide statement: ‘We will raise taxes’
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The most idiotic reactions to the poisoning of Flint
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Obama, Iran, and the tradition of prisoner swaps
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Trump and Palin: What a surprise
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Is Bernie electable? Not with the S-word
Bernie Sanders wants us to “Feel the Bern.” But if he’s the nominee this fall, Democrats will Feel the Bummer. Because ...
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The fourth Democratic debate: Head vs heart, pragmatism vs passion
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Ted Cruz made Donald Trump look good. Think about that.
There’s no point in parsing all the verbal volleys in the latest Republican ...
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Nikki Haley and the GOP’s civil war hilarity
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