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This Is the Best Possible Way for Kamala Harris to Launch a Run for President
She exists in the context of all in which she lives and what came before her.
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Josh Barro
33
Now Sonia Sotomayor Really Needs to Retire
Listen, Jack: We're probably going to lose this election.
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Josh Barro
15
Like Biden's Dogs, the Age Story Will Never Stop Biting
Joe Biden has previously shown a callous refusal to act when people around him were getting hurt. But when the situation became untenable enough, he…
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Josh Barro
36
The Same Fools Telling Us Not to Panic About Biden Are the Ones Who Let Him Get on That Stage
We cannot trust the political judgment of Biden and his inner circle after this massive fuckup.
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Josh Barro
48

June 2024

I'm Not Ready to Call for Biden to Drop Out, But I Probably Will Be Soon
I still need an answer to the biggest question: If Biden goes, who replaces him?
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Josh Barro
39
Progressive Groups Lie Because Lying Works
Implausible catastrophization from climate and child care and health care advocates doesn't convince the broad electorate. But it's useful for in-group…
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Josh Barro
10
Of Course Biden Should Attack Trump for Being a Convicted Felon
People are overthinking this one.
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Josh Barro
14
Congestion Pricing, A Good Idea, Died Because Our Government Doesn’t Deserve the Money
And because Gov. Kathy Hochul is weak and inept.
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Josh Barro
19

May 2024

Toward a Less Stupid Supreme Court Discourse
Let's cut the bullshit here, please.
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Josh Barro
68
This Is the Economy We'll Be Going Into the Election With
Interest rates and inflation don't look likely to change much between now and November.
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Josh Barro
17
Biden Should Come Out In Favor of Legalizing Marijuana, Not Just Rescheduling It
It's a popular idea that would appeal to young voters, left-wing voters, and swing voters, all at the same time
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Josh Barro
24

April 2024

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