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THE FIGHTER

Harry Reid, the Democrats’ Bare-Knuckle Brawler, Dies at 82

Reid, the former Senate majority leader who pushed through Obamacare without a single GOP vote, was Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress.

Eleanor Clift

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‘I’M ALIVE’

Harry Reid, Ex-Senate Majority Leader, Says He’s Cancer-Free

Reid told The New York Times back in late 2018 that his diagnosis was “you’re dead.”

Jamie Ross

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PICKING HORSES

Former Sen. Harry Reid Endorses Joe Biden’s 2020 Bid

Actress and #MeToo activist Alyssa Milano also endorsed the former veep for president.

Julia Arciga

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MR. OUTSIDE

What Bernie Really Got Done in His 29 Years in Congress

Sanders’ rivals say he was a do-nothing loudmouth. His supporters say he was an uncompromising voice for democratic socialist ideals. They’re both wrong.

Sam Stein

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COME BACK

Harry Reid: I Wish Al Franken Would Run Again

The former Senate majority leader doesn’t anticipate a comeback, even as he wants one. “He just feels hurt,” Reid said of Franken.

Sam Stein

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CRISIS POINT

Reid to Dems: Kill the Filibuster to Tackle Climate Crisis

The former majority leader has some thoughts about what his party should do should it return to power.

Sam Stein

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I'M FREAKING OUT, MAN

Harry Reid on Trump’s 2020 Odds: ‘I’m Pretty Damn Worried’

The former Senate majority leader is bearish on the current state of politics. And he believes congressional Republicans, as much as Trump, are to blame.

Sam Stein

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PAIN, NO GAIN

Ex-Sen. Harry Reid Loses Suit Over Exercise Band Injury

He blamed a mishap for ending his political career.

Tracy Connor

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PETTY

Trump Bashes Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

After Reid, who has been battling cancer, said he wishes “every day for a George Bush again.”

Audrey McNamara

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VERDICT

Dying Harry Reid on Trump: He’s Amoral, Has No Conscience

Former Senate Majority Leader says Trump lacks the discipline of a mob boss.

Nico Hines

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DOOR TO DOOR

Harry Reid’s Political Machine Roars Again in Nevada

The major labor union in the state has been hitting the pavement hard as early voting begins. The numbers, so far, are staggering.

Gideon Resnick

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