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2020 Election

Mitch McConnell Could Be Out in 2020. Good Riddance.
We may be bearing witness to McConnell’s last stand.

Sanders Says Paycheck-to-Paycheck Youth Prepped Him for Revolution
Bolstered by recollections from his youth, Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke of his desire to “transform this country.”

Trump May Want to Be President Forever. Take the Threat Seriously.
If he calls, they will come.

The Big Wall Street Giveaway the 115th Congress Hopes the 116th Won’t Notice
Despite shifting political tides in the house, Wall Street has plenty to celebrate.

Is Donald Trump Destined to Be a One-Term President?
Several polls show Trump’s bid for re-election will be difficult.

Flat Broke, Black Voters Want More Than Just Another Black President
Black voters increasingly view Black political leadership as complicit in covering up Wall Street crimes.

Bernie Sanders Campaign Says It Raised $6 Million in First 24 Hours
The campaign says Sanders's candidacy has “a level of grassroots support of unprecedented size and excitement.”

Rahm Emanuel Wants You to Forget He’s a Corrupt Failure
Chicago's failed neoliberal mayor is on a public relations blitz to re-emerge as a strategist for Democrats.

Bernie Sanders Announces 2020 Run, Saying, “We’re Going to Win”
Sanders is still the most popular elected lawmaker in the U.S., putting him in a strong position.

Presidents’ Day Can Kiss My Ass
How did we wind up in this bizarre situation?