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Ronald Brownstein

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Ronald Brownstein, a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of presidential campaigns, is National Journal Group's Editorial Director, in charge of long-term editorial str...

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POLITICAL CONNECTIONS May 16, 2013

How the White House Scandals Could Hurt Republicans, Too

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By enraging the base and strengthening the faction least willing to compromise with Obama, the IRS and Benghazi affairs could hurt a GOP shot at the presidency. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS May 9, 2013

Can Bipartisan Cooperation Save Us From Stalemate?

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Polarization and the breakdown of the committee system have helped spawn the “Gang of Eight” and its cousins. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS May 2, 2013

Why No One’s Winning in Washington

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Republicans needed to move to the center. The Democrats needed to fix the economy. Oh well. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS April 18, 2013

The Way to Combat Terrorism

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America can persevere by embracing diversity. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS April 11, 2013

A New Budget for a New Party

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Obama's fiscal proposal aligns him with the politics of minority, millennial, and college-educated voters. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS April 4, 2013

Why the Culture Wars Now Favor Democrats

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Gay marriage, gun control, immigration—the wedge issues now divide Republicans. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS March 21, 2013

The Man Who Could Turn Texas Blue: Rick Perry

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By opposing Medicaid expansion, the governor could hurt the GOP in a must-win state. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS March 14, 2013

The Rightward March of the Republicans

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Republicans in Congress were supposed to moderate their message. It's not happening. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS March 7, 2013

How Colleges Are Making Income Inequality Worse

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Higher education is supposed to reduce class division, but it turns out it doesn't. Read more »
POLITICAL CONNECTIONS February 28, 2013

How Both Sides Botched the Sequester Fight

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The White House and congressional Republicans each notch tactical wins but fail on strategy. Read more »
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Norm Ornstein: Washington Inside Out

GOP’s Switch on Financial Disclosure Wins Gold Medal in Hypocrisy Olympics

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The IRS scandal evolved from the broader reality that the GOP has changed its financing mantra from “disclosure” to “secrecy.”
Major Garrett: All Powers

Obama Pushes to Accommodate, Not Protect, Freedom of the Press

May 21, 2013
The Justice Department’s secret subpoena of AP phone logs begs questions about Obama’s attitude toward the First Amendment and government scrutiny.
Charlie Cook: Off to the Races

Republicans’ Hatred of Obama Blinds Them to Public Disinterest in Scandals

May 20, 2013
Republicans are so focused on their bitter battles against Obama, they can’t see how little impact the “scandals” have had on public opinion.
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