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Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein

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    Latest articles by Ezra Klein

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    Barack Obama’s Kobayashi Maru problemBarack Obama’s Kobayashi Maru problem
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    The only way to win is to change the game.

    By Ezra Klein
    Congress
    Watch Obama explain the election, subtweet John Boehner, and call out America’s non-votersWatch Obama explain the election, subtweet John Boehner, and call out America’s non-voters
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    Obama is saying that he doesn’t think the electorate was rejecting his policies. He thinks they were rejecting his failure to pass his policies.

    By Ezra Klein
    2016 Presidential Election
    The 5 biggest myths about the 2014 electionThe 5 biggest myths about the 2014 election
    2016 Presidential Election

    You’ll hear these a lot. Too bad they’re wrong.

    By Ezra Klein
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    The 2014 midterm elections, explained in 4 minutesThe 2014 midterm elections, explained in 4 minutes
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    What the hell happened last night? Ezra Klein’s 5 biggest takeaways.

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    9 takeaways from the 2014 election9 takeaways from the 2014 election
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    It was a terrible night for Democrats — but a good night for liberal ballot initiatives.

    By Ezra Klein
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    In Colorado, Democrats take their first really hard loss of the nightIn Colorado, Democrats take their first really hard loss of the night
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    Did Mark Udall make a mistake by focusing on the “war on women”?

    By Ezra Klein
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    Fox News to Rand Paul: Do you still think Republicans suck?Fox News to Rand Paul: Do you still think Republicans suck?
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    Paul didn’t back down.

    By Ezra Klein
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    Lindsey Graham’s big win deserves much more attention than it’s gottenLindsey Graham’s big win deserves much more attention than it’s gotten
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    How Lindsey Graham beat the Tea Party.

    By Ezra Klein
    2016 Presidential Election
    One sentence that perfectly sums up the Democrats’ midterm problemOne sentence that perfectly sums up the Democrats’ midterm problem
    2016 Presidential Election

    The Democrats have developed a “boom-and-bust coalition.”

    By Ezra Klein
    Congress
    What Republicans want to do if they win the SenateWhat Republicans want to do if they win the Senate
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    Senate insiders explain what a Republican takeover would mean.

    By Ezra Klein

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