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The Liz Cheney fist bump sparking major controversy. Plus, Chris and Lauren say goodbye in this final episode of the podcast.
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Here's what he's actually accomplished.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is in the hot seat.
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The winners and losers of America's post census shuffle.
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Pressure to act as situation in India worsens.
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His rebuttal to President Biden's joint address might be a preview.
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It’s still an uphill climb with the GOP.
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A dangerous ideology growing within the party.
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Meet the Civilian Climate Corps for the Jobs and Justice Act.
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“Retire Breyer,” explained.
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A mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis Thursday night left 8 dead. In the US, it's a remarkably common occurrence.
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A tougher, more pragmatic posture for the US globally.
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Passing infrastructure and voting rights before the 2022 midterms.
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She's keeping the 45th president on her good side.
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A study of Josh Hawley and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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Biden takes executive action, a state loosens restrictions, and yet another mass shooting.
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A world away from Georgia’s.
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Mostly keeping their distance.
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Right now, it’s a broad definition.
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Some controversial credentials.
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They're drawn in over boycotts and more.
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New York isn’t the only one.
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Thinking big in scope and cost.
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Urging states to be patient.
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Polls show he is taking action where people want it most.
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Inside the controversial new law.
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High profile and high stakes.
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The filibuster stands in the way, again.
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After the latest mass shooting, tight Senate margins limit Dems’ options.
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He's backing a primary opponent to the Secretary of State.
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The last Republican president prior to Donald Trump has a vision of the GOP that doesn't comport with today's reality.
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A US-Russia relationship update.
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Amid a spike of racism and discrimination.
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Why he’s touting the stimulus package in key states.
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Trying to strike a difficult balance.
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It's possible if we stay the course.
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Biden will commemorate the anniversary with his first prime-time presidential address.
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Comes halfway through his first 100 days.
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Inside Iowa and Georgia’s new measures.
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And why it’s so significant.
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All the metrics are trending in the right direction but I'm still struggling.
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Criminal investigations ongoing in Georgia and US Capitol security threat.
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Governor Abbott’s not so subtle message to his base.
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He’s hoping Trump supporters notice his sustained opposition to Biden.
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It was a presidential campaign trail promise.
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The Senate parliamentarian has spoken.
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A status report from Capitol Hill.
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South Dakota's senator pitched to continue the newly revived Mount Rushmore 4th of July celebrations during Deb Haaland’s nomination hearing for Interior Secretary.
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Officials say intel did not predict the attack’s scope.
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SCOTUS’ ruling is a blow.
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The Texas Republican Senator broke every rule of politics with his trip to a Mexican resort town amid his state's electricity crisis.
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Is this becoming a trend?
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It could come by next Christmas.
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Lindsey Graham certainly thinks so.
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Despite a bipartisan rebuke.
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The former South Carolina governor made waves Friday by insisting the 45th president has no future within the GOP.
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Democrats use powerful video footage.
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But will it change anything?
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More than 200 have already been charged in the Capitol riot.
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Neither side really wants to dawdle.
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A public health message during the big game.
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Hundreds signed an open letter.
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A floor vote is coming Thursday.
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If Jan. 6 isn’t impeachable, what is?
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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's many controversies are leading some backers of the former president to urge Republicans to walk away from her.
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The 2020 election saw almost two thirds of eligible voters casting ballots, the highest percentage in more than 100 years.
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Anti-elistism fueled Trumps 2016 victory. And it's driving a video-game seller's stock to untold heights too
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Leahy’s hospitalization raised uncomfortable questions.
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Admits it has to happen.
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But a two week delay until the trial gets underway.
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The ex-president's businesses had a tough 2020. And millions in loans are coming due.
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Tackling the coronavirus overshadows basically all.
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Beginning with a flurry of executive actions.
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A taped victory lap and a final farewell.
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How will leadership respond to members with QAnon sympathies.
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Historians are beginning to analyze Trump's time in office. And it's not going well for the 45th president.
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Questions about the Senate’s action.
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After the insurrection, for impeachment then inauguration.
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And denies any role in the Capitol insurrection.
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For inciting the Capitol insurrection.
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Potential vote as early as next week.
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Inside the calls for impeachment and 25th Amendment.
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Despite Trump’s demands otherwise.
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A pressure campaign, this time, on his VP.
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18 calls and one big runoff.
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Bits of good from an otherwise bad year.
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How does McConnell thread the needle?
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$600 to those who qualify.
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Why Mike Pence got the vaccine on TV.
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Working with local influencers on social media.
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A final roll-back.
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40-plus days after the US voted.
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Thorny questions abound.
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Inside the White House’s disinfectant transition.
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No legal standing to overturn election results.
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A daunting first 100 days.
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But there’s still room for drama.
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Have we reached the end of the road?
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But slim chance of Senate action.
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No fraud to be found, Barr says.
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Utilizing the power of a waning presidency.
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Covid response will dominate.
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Saving face as he leaves office.
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Turkey pardon and Christmas cheer.
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Ascertainment has opened the floodgates.
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Still nothing from the President
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Sources tell CNN.
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Some Trump supporters gumming up local processes
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His efforts to contest the election continue.
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Biden attempts a workaround.
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Biden is still the projected winner.
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The second Dem to win AZ since 1948.
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An effort to delay certification in key states.
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A by-hand recount and control of the Senate.
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A cautionary tale from 2000.
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As Trump refuses to acknowledge his loss.
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Concession speeches not required.
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Different rules about processing times.
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Which states voted to legalize.
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How this year’s process worked.
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All after record-breaking early vote totals.
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CNN’s of 17 rallies and infection rates this fall.
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About that delayed arrival to the campaign trail.
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Young people, by record numbers.
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With a week to go, who’s playing defense.
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5 dozen meetings at the White House.
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In this calm before the storm.
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A bipartisan commission.
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New filings show.
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They’re taking Trump at his word.
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10’s of millions have already turned out.
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Some skepticism toward the mail-in process
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A sign of enthusiasm for Biden
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Singling out suburban women
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The 44th president set to stump for his VP
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Driven by necessity.
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Alleged domestic terrorism.
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It differs from Trump’s own rhetoric.
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Economic relief is still out of reach.
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No clear answer!
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New precautions are being taken in the Senate.
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This affects the government and the election.
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Study says POTUS was ‘likely largest driver’ of pandemic misinformation.
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The fall-out from the first debate.
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What to look for in the first presidential debate
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Inside the NYT’s bombshell reporting.
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A record number of ballot requests.
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It’s crucial for a democracy.
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Returning to SCOTUS one last time.
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It seemed impossible 6 months ago
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All eyes on another lifetime pick.
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Both candidates are in state on the start of early voting.
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Why Fauci is staying out of it.
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It’s still a long way away.
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According to a new Pew Poll.
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Despite what Trump says.
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Kenosha, followed by The Atlantic’s story on Trump.
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Is the second time the charm?
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56 days and counting.
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Deadlines and litigation!
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For starters, it’s illegal.
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The incumbent beat back a challenge from a Kennedy.
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Fact checking Trump’s latest claim.
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Phrasing makes all the difference.
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A historic gathering after a brutal week
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ICYMI: The rapper’s presidential bid is real
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The seat of presidential power makes some cameos.
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Inside this bipartisan resolution.
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Enthusiastic support for President Trump’s agenda.
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The consummate TV producer is in overdrive for his own convention.
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Steve Bannon’s arrest by the Postal Inspection Service
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A pause in changes until after Election Day.
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Get ready for a much faster roll call vote.
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How Congress is responding.
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It could bring a change in shower head efficiency requirements.
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He's slamming mail-in voting while encouraging absentee voting.
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She’s both a historic and safe choice.
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Silence grows as negotiations stall.
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Could his be the fifth face in the Black Hills.
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The president’s new executive order will ban the social media site unless it is sold to an American firm within 45 days.
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The president is behind Joe Biden in the polls and needs to change the trajectory of the race. ASAP.
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History professor Allan Lichtman has a model that correctly predicted Donald Trump would win in 2016. What does his model say about 2020?
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In an interview with Axios, the president suggested he couldn’t have done any better in dealing with Covid-19. That’s wrong.
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The president is trying to reset his campaign message. Again.
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How you can help run the election and make some money.
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Yet Trump is now suggesting it
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An ensuing scramble
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Another debate had to be moved
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Right now, dire straits for Trump
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One word: Polling
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It’s Not an IQ Test
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A different move than Portland, Oregon
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On air and likely off topic
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Pompeo 2024?
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Most Pennsylvania voters think so.
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Why the governor banned local mask laws
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Sessions lost his Alabama Senate primary
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The lone star swing state
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His criticism has put a target on his back
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But he’s not there to talk about coronavirus
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