Ben Jacobs is the managing editor of the Daily Download and a former reporter for Newsweek/Daily Beast.
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Portrait of Obama as Young Man
A new biography describes Obama’s years in New York through old lovers, friends and more.... MORE
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Could Romney Screw New York?
Romney’s plan to make state income and property taxes ineligible for federal deductions has... MORE
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Obama Writes Off Montana
Obama fell just two points short in 2008, but he’s set his sights elsewhere this year, writes Ben... MORE
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Who Will Take On Scott Walker?
The Democratic candidates vying for a shot at Wisconsin's anti-union governor don't exactly inspire... MORE
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10 Things To Know On Dan Rather
The journalist defends his reputation regarding his departure seven years ago. By Ben Jacobs. MORE
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Mitt Romney’s Big-Money Mixer
Romney’s ties to John Paulson were underscored by a fundraiser hosted by the controversial... MORE
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Why We’ll Miss Newt
A look at why reporters liked covering the ex-speaker, from his John Wayne fixation to his plan to... MORE
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The 9 Best Tea Party Gossips
Ben Jacobs compiles the best revelations from Robert Draper’s new book on the Tea-Party dominated... MORE
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Ron Paul’s Big Delegate Haul
The Texas congressman won enough delegates in Tuesday’s primaries to help him mold the GOP platform... MORE
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Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul Cling To Their Delegate Dreams
Mitt has it made, but there’s still plenty to watch Tuesday.... MORE
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Settling for Mitt
Conservative lawmakers are having a tough time finding nice things to say about Romney, writes Ben... MORE
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Dark Horses: Romney’s VP Wild Cards
From an ultraconservative senator to a Jewish deficit hawk, Mitt just may surprise us. MORE
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Schweitzer Stands by 'Polygamy' Attack
The Montana governor was lambasted for invoking the Romney family’s ties to 'a polygamy commune' in... MORE
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Schweitzer Rips Romneys on Polygamy
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer says Mitt Romney’s roots in Mexico will hurt him with Hispanic voters.... MORE
