Ben Jacobs is the managing editor of the Daily Download and a former reporter for Newsweek/Daily Beast.
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The Political Odd Couple
Rick Santorum’s relationship with his none-too-ideological ad man. MORE
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Best Bits From ‘The Escape Artists’
Noam Scheiber’s book offers a deft look at how the Obama administration bungled financial reform. MORE
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Specter Haunts the GOP Debate
Santorum had good reason to back Specter, writes Ben Jacobs. MORE
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Bachmann’s Return
Bachmann’s campaign ended with a bang, not a whimper, writes Ben Jacobs. MORE
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Pandora’s Box of Gay Marriage
The decision may force gays and lesbians in Maryland to keep waiting to be married, writes Ben... MORE
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Politicians’ Transportation Follies
Rick Santorum’s Audi is the latest in a long line of political transportation kerfuffles, writes... MORE
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DeWine’s Defection
Mike DeWine is just the latest high-profile endorser to have a late change of heart, writes Ben... MORE
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Sports Pros From the Ivy League
Jeremy Lin is but the latest sports star to get his start in the Ivy League.... MORE
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Are Super PACs Overhyped?
From candidate discounts to crowded airwaves, Ben Jacobs on what could lessen their impact this... MORE
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How Romney Can Defeat Santorum
Romney will attack Santorum’s ‘liberal’ voting record, Beltway tenure, fondness for earmarks, and... MORE
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Kate Upton’s Political Ties
Rep.... MORE
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The FBI’s War on Civil Liberties
‘Enemies: A History of the FBI’ explores almost a century of the agency’s domestic spying in a... MORE
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Newt’s Money Woes
Newt’s campaign may be toast if he doesn’t dominate the upcoming Feb.... MORE
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Romney’s CPAC Mini-Bounce
Ben Jacobs on Mitt's tough road ahead and which attacks against him will be hardest to overcome. MORE
