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Editorials

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National Polls Missed a Massive Blue Wave All Cycle. Why?

We’ve had almost a century of a formal public opinion industry in this country, and it feels that voters are farther than ever from being represented. The electorate deserves better. Last Tuesday wasn’t a surprise to me. It shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone. Read More

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Trump Administration

Hegseth Survives the Lame Duck With More Drama Ahead

The day began with a warning. Before any questions about impeachment were asked, the Pentagon chief was already on the warpath. On Tuesday, reporters were waiting for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first news conference in six months. A member of his security detail told reporters they would be physically removed if they did not maintain decorum and act professionally. Read More

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Analysis & Commentary

Ryun: White House Needs To Wake Up About the Cost of Living

It’s the cost of living, dumb-dumbs. Granted, it doesn’t quite have the same ring as “It’s the economy, stupid,” but it does explain a lot about why Republicans got taken behind the proverbial woodshed and beaten like a red-headed stepchild (apologies to all red-headed stepchildren). Read More

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