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Eleanor Eagan

Eleanor Eagan is a Research Assistant at the Revolving Door Project.

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opinion
WHAT IKE SAID

Biden Team’s Looming NatSec Conflicts Spell Trouble

The likely presence of at least three people with links to a plugged-in defense consulting firm raises questions. And you can be sure Republicans will ask them.

Eleanor Eagan

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opinion
C’MON, DEMS

Nancy Needs to Do More to Save the Postal Service

The House speaker didn’t secure the needed funds in the spring. Now, public pressure is resulting in some action, and that’s good. But much more is needed.

Jeff Hauser

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opinion
WHY?

Trump Isn’t Up to the Coronavirus. Are Dems Up to Trump?

Democrats insist they're not interested in attacking Trump but in offering remedies for regular people's lives. But Trump is a threat to regular people’s lives.

Jeff Hauser

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opinion
TAKE HIS WORD FOR IT

Dems Must Use Trump’s Incompetence Against Him

When he appoints people, they’re the best. A few months later, they’re the worst. But maybe it’s not they who are bad at their jobs.

Jeff Hauser

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opinion
SAY NO, JOE

‘Middle Class Joe’ Biden Courts Wall Street Oligarch

The ex-veep says he’s the working man’s friend. How does that square with currying favor with financial world titan Larry Fink?

Jeff Hauser

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