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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    Minorities are a huge force in the early vote — and this year Latinos are making their markMinorities are a huge force in the early vote — and this year Latinos are making their mark
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    Where early voting stands going into Election Day.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s “assassination attempt” was really a nonviolent protesterDonald Trump’s “assassination attempt” was really a nonviolent protester
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    Not an “assassination attempt,” just an unarmed Republican protesting the nominee.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Early voting looks good for Clinton — but the race is still tighteningEarly voting looks good for Clinton — but the race is still tightening
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    Comparing early voting and national polling is like comparing apples and oranges.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The simple reason black early voting is down, and why it shouldn’t worry Democrats too muchThe simple reason black early voting is down, and why it shouldn’t worry Democrats too much
    Politics

    Black voters are less enthusiastic this year. That doesn’t mean they aren’t committed to voting.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Melania Trump says people should be nicer on social media. Her husband is Donald Trump.Melania Trump says people should be nicer on social media. Her husband is Donald Trump.
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    Melania Trump: Be nicer on Twitter. Donald Trump: ”#CrookedHillary is unfit to serve.”

    By Tara Golshan
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    A conversation on Trumpism with Roger Stone — dirty trickster and Trump’s close allyA conversation on Trumpism with Roger Stone — dirty trickster and Trump’s close ally
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    An explanation of Trump’s deep roots in the Republican Party.

    By Tara Golshan
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    How Donald Trump weaponized Bill Clinton against DemocratsHow Donald Trump weaponized Bill Clinton against Democrats
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    Democrats don’t have a good answer for Bill Clinton’s sexual misconduct — and Trump’s team knows it.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Should Democrats be concerned over low black voter turnout in Florida? Yes — a little.Should Democrats be concerned over low black voter turnout in Florida? Yes — a little.
    Politics

    Clinton probably won’t have the same black voter coalition as Obama — that could swing Florida for Trump.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Rush Limbaugh’s latest conspiracy theory: the FBI is trying to distract from WikiLeaksRush Limbaugh’s latest conspiracy theory: the FBI is trying to distract from WikiLeaks
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    Limbaugh would rather have you focus on a completely different set of emails.

    By Tara Golshan