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Eric Levitz

Eric Levitz

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Eric Levitz

    Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies
    Kamala Harris’s big housing plan has a big problemKamala Harris’s big housing plan has a big problem
    Vox’s guide to Kamala Harris’s 2024 policies

    Affordable housing comes at a cost.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Tim Walz’s DNC speech used Midwestern dad energy to sell a liberal agendaTim Walz’s DNC speech used Midwestern dad energy to sell a liberal agenda
    Politics

    It’s hunting rifles, camo hats, flannel shirts — and a stubborn notion that expansive government is good for the masses.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Can Kamala Harris overcome her campaign’s biggest challenge?Can Kamala Harris overcome her campaign’s biggest challenge?
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    There’s one line of attack that could cost Democrats the presidency.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Will Kamala Harris regret picking Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro?Will Kamala Harris regret picking Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro?
    Politics

    The case for — and against — Harris’s first big decision.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    The Trump-Vance campaign would be great if not for Trump and VanceThe Trump-Vance campaign would be great if not for Trump and Vance
    Politics

    The Trump team’s newfound professionalism can’t conceal their candidate’s longstanding flaws.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Would picking Josh Shapiro actually help Harris in Pennsylvania?Would picking Josh Shapiro actually help Harris in Pennsylvania?
    Politics

    Vice presidential candidates don’t necessarily enjoy a home-state advantage.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.Harris isn’t her party’s best candidate. Biden was still right to endorse her.
    Politics

    The best option isn’t always a great one.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    The RNC clarified Trump’s 2024 persona: Moderate authoritarian weirdoThe RNC clarified Trump’s 2024 persona: Moderate authoritarian weirdo
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    The Trump campaign is at once a savvy, disciplined operation and an illiberal narcissist’s personality cult.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Democrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to winDemocrats are finally taking on Biden — and giving the party a chance to win
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    Pelosi, Schumer, and Obama have all signaled to Joe that it’s time to go.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    How real is J.D. Vance’s “economic populism”?How real is J.D. Vance’s “economic populism”?
    Politics

    Trump’s “populist” running mate won’t change his party’s class allegiances.

    By Eric Levitz