Tag: Michael Barone

The economy is poised to eclipse recovery mark from George H.W. Bush administration. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg)

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What does ‘change maker’ mean?

Michael Barone · July 27, 2016 6:38 pm

"For every vote we lose in western Pennsylvania, we will gain votes from Republicans in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh," Ed Rendell said. (AP Photo)

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Democrats’ guesses of Clinton’s vote in November

Michael Barone · July 27, 2016 12:37 am

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Democratic convention held on site of a political pig farm rich in history

Michael Barone · July 26, 2016 11:40 pm

The Democrats seem to be looking forward not so much to major policy changes as to small potatoes measures. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

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Dogs that aren’t barking in Philadelphia

Michael Barone · July 26, 2016 10:27 pm

Many Democrats like to imagine that they are fighters for a virtuous working class against an entrenched and selfish corporate elite. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Beltway Confidential

Why are Democrats obsessed with Citizens United?

Michael Barone · July 26, 2016 7:15 pm

Michelle Obama's speech made two strong points about Hillary Clinton that other speakers have echoed. (AP Photo)

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Democrats come together Monday — up to a point

Michael Barone · July 26, 2016 6:21 pm

If you're looking for a candidate who depends on big contributors, it's Hillary Clinton. (screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

Why are Democrats obsessed with Citizens United?

Michael Barone · July 26, 2016 5:59 pm

"One person can stand up and make a difference," particularly if that one person is dedicated, articulate and almost painfully sincere, Diane Russell said. (AP Photo)

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Clinton convention managers feel the Bern

Michael Barone · July 26, 2016 1:39 am

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A Trump bounce?

Michael Barone · July 25, 2016 5:17 pm

Debbie Wasserman Schultz was presumably chosen by Barack Obama because she is Jewish, like many Democratic officeholders and contributors, and because she is a woman, like most Democratic voters. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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The worst Democratic national chair ever?

Michael Barone · July 25, 2016 5:15 pm

Women have played a major role in U.S. politics going back long before ratification of the 19th Amendment. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Clinton’s ascension a century in the making

Michael Barone · July 25, 2016 4:01 am

The message on the final day of the Republican National Convention was that the culture wars are over. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

What’s ‘making America one again’ about?

Michael Barone · July 24, 2016 9:00 pm