Rather than confront national and international crises, the president focuses on secondary issues and campaign-style rallies.
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Tag Archives: Politics
Self-Determination, For Rich Countries
To preserve Ukraine’s “territorial integrity,” Russia and Europe seem prepared to fight to the last Ukrainian.
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Atlanta Turns Over A New Leaf
A subsidized Nissan Leaf costs Atlantans around $1 a day to lease. No wonder Georgia generates a big share of electric car sales.
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An Albany Power-And-Money Grab
When it comes to the power of the purse, there are the norms of American state government, and then there is New York.
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Florida Previews The Battle For Congress
Florida’s most meaningful preseason contest in March will take place at the ballot box rather than on the ballfields.
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What Ails Vermont?
Why is scenic, rural Vermont suffering what its governor calls an epidemic of opiate use and a bad case of hopelessness?
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Christie’s Story Doesn’t Add Up
Gov. Chris Christie’s claim of being deceived by top aides adds up to one thing: He may already be damaged goods for 2016.
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Indiana Marriage Measure Tests GOP Electability
An anti-gay-marriage amendment in Indiana tests whether the GOP can shed the stigma of intolerance before key Senate elections.
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Politicians Versus The Politics Industry
If politics is the art of the possible, then political fundraising is the art of extracting every possible dollar.
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New York’s New Mayor Goes To School
A new mayor’s challenge to a veteran governor is not likely to succeed.
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