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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

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    Why Joe Biden is holding on to such a strong lead in the 2020 primary pollsWhy Joe Biden is holding on to such a strong lead in the 2020 primary polls
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    Biden has one big advantage in the 2020 Democratic primary polls: older voters.

    By Dylan Scott
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    Can Medicaid handle another recession?Can Medicaid handle another recession?
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    Medicaid is still feeling the pain of the Great Recession. The next recession could put a lot of pressure on the program.

    By Dylan Scott
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    The striking evidence that Medicaid expansion can help single moms get jobs, briefly explainedThe striking evidence that Medicaid expansion can help single moms get jobs, briefly explained
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    Medicaid might actually help, not hurt, people looking for work. Here’s more proof.

    By Dylan Scott
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    Report: Cigna threatened to leave Connecticut if it passed a public optionReport: Cigna threatened to leave Connecticut if it passed a public option
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    The health industry is serious about stopping an expansion of public insurance. Here’s more proof.

    By Dylan Scott
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    The GOP tax law’s lopsided giveaway to corporations, explained in one sentenceThe GOP tax law’s lopsided giveaway to corporations, explained in one sentence
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    Congress’s official think tank finds the Republican tax cuts helped corporations, not workers.

    By Dylan Scott
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    The 3 most interesting moments from Kamala Harris’s MSNBC town hallThe 3 most interesting moments from Kamala Harris’s MSNBC town hall
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    They were all a potent reminder that the Senate is a big problem for Democrats.

    By Dylan Scott
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    Congress wants to stop surprise medical bills. But they have one big problem left to solve.Congress wants to stop surprise medical bills. But they have one big problem left to solve.
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    The big obstacle standing in the way of legislation to stop surprise medical bills, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
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    What’s behind Elizabeth Warren’s comeback in the pollsWhat’s behind Elizabeth Warren’s comeback in the polls
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    Elizabeth Warren has seen a solid polling bump. Here’s why.

    By Dylan Scott
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    Trump’s trade war with China is an attack on BidenTrump’s trade war with China is an attack on Biden
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    The messy 2020 politics of President Trump’s trade war, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    America’s first-ever public option, explained by Gov. Jay InsleeAmerica’s first-ever public option, explained by Gov. Jay Inslee
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    A lot of 2020 candidates talk health care. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee just signed a public option into law.

    By Dylan Scott