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Robert Shrum

Robert Shrum who was a senior fellow at NYU and has now been appointed Warschaw Professor of the Practice of Politics at the University of Southern California, was a longtime political consultant. He worked on numerous Democratic campaigns, including Kerry-Edwards in 2004 and Al Gore’s 2000 race for the White House.

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L'affaire Abramson

Hypocrisy at the Times

It’s sad and sickening to see The New York Times stoop to the kind of obfuscation and evasiveness it usually calls out in others.

Robert Shrum

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The Non-Race

No One’s Going to Challenge Hillary

Ignore the talk about purity tests, progressive cred, and skipping to a post-presidency status. Clinton won’t be denied this time—and she’s going to make history.

Robert Shrum

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Poisonous Atmosphere

Who to Blame for Sterling and Bundy

The Clippers owner and Nevada rancher will soon be forgotten as racist cranks, but if we want a new chapter of true equality and respect, we need a new politics—especially from the GOP.

Robert Shrum

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Only Contender

Why the GOP Needs Another Bush

Does anyone really believe Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, or Chris Christie can contend against Hillary Clinton? At least Jeb, the establishment’s establishmentarian, would put up a fight.

Robert Shrum

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Election Savior

Send In General Bubba

Months away from Election Day, the Democrats are already cutting and running away from Obamacare. Clinton is the man to help them embrace it, attack obsessed Republicans—and win.

Robert Shrum

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CAPTAINS OF AMERICA

Why Progressives Govern Best

The sign-up deadline for the Affordable Care Act has arrived, and in looking back at the last century of presidential power actions on both party sides Robert Shrum has reached a bigger conclusion: the progressive truly trump the conservative.

Robert Shrum

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Tough Woman

Why Pelosi is Not the Problem

Republicans turned the Democrats’ leader in the House into the prime reason to keep a Florida district in GOP hands. No wonder they fear her: she’s as responsible for liberal success in Washington as President Obama has been.

Robert Shrum

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Stick With It

Dems' November Cure: Obamacare

In light of their loss in Florida’s special election, Democrats need to adopt a new political approach and emphasize the popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Robert Shrum

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How Ike Dealt With the Russians

Like Eisenhower before him, Obama’s non-moves against Russia are the right moves.

Robert Shrum

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Too Far

Church to State: Get Off My Lawn!

The misuse of conscience exemptions is threatening our hard-won plurality. Can’t Americans learn to live together in our increasing diversity?

Robert Shrum

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