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Parker: Abortion debate not helped by language that obscures
Discussion over bills in New York and Virginia shows were not good at talking about the unspeakable.
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Schwab: At least we got something out of the shutdown
Many gained an awareness for the effectiveness of government and the fecklessness of Trump.
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Dionne: What Schultz knows about Americans fits in coffee cup
The former Starbucks CEO is a marketing expert, but he doesn’t understand the American electorate.
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Harrop: Yep, Groundhog Day is repetitive, but that’s the point
Regardless of whether the rodent sees its shadow, the day still welcomes an increase in daylight.
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Petri: Let’s find Howard Schultz another outlet for his wealth
Why run for president when you can go to outer space, spend money and have nothing to show…
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Milbank: The grounds for Schultz’s run for presidency
Schultz is not for just the 1 percent. He will also represent the 2 percent, half-and-half and soy.
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McArdle: What good is Warren’s plan to tax the wealthy?
Her tax proposal is a lousy way to raise revenue but a good way to raise her 2020…
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Milbank: Stone’s indictment shows him well-suited with Trump
Trump plays down his ties to Stone, but both share a love of attention and a talent for…
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Parker: Don’t tar Howard Schultz with legacies of Perot, Nader
Why not an independent candidate? There’s no guarantee he’d attract only Democratic votes.
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Milbank: When the facts aren’t with you, fabricate them
Trump’s ‘duct tape’ story is only the latest to result in a desperate search to legitimize his claims.
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Robinson: Schultz can’t win but he can help re-elect Trump
Even winning a small slice of the vote, Schultz’s independent bid could throw the election to Trump.
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Harrop: Trump’s wall has separated us from immigration fixes
Lost in the debate over the wall — and the shutdown — has been what the needs are…
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Burke: Shutdown showed how little regard Trump has for people
We don’t need a State of the Union address to tell us who he’s willing to harm to…
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Saunders: Buzzfeed, Twitter leave media with two black eyes
Buzzfeed’s failed scoop and the Twitter rampage over MAGA-hat-wearing teens were media failures.
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McArdle: Maduro will hold on ’til majority realizes its power
Autocrats can appear unshakeable up until the point where it all comes crashing down around them.
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Milbank: Why unions can thank Justice Alito, Koch brothers
The high court told workers they could opt out of unions. Instead the ruling was a call to…
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Parker: What Wilbur Ross tells us about the very rich
They’re clueless about most Americans, which explains why socialism is intriguing to so many.
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Robinson: Trump learning president doesn’t always get his way
And his teacher in this master class on the Constitution has been House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Schwab: After review, what’s clear about that confrontation?
Boys, when you wear the hat of a liar, expect some political baggage to come with it.
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Harrop: Are people ignoring Trump or simply bored by him?
During midterm campaigns, Democrats reigned in attacks on Trump. In most cases, it worked for them.