Sanders as White House mouthpiece and gaslighting figure
Washington Post columnist Margaret Sullivan critiques Sarah Sanders as Trump’s press secretary, characterizing her tenure as cloaked in deception and gaslighting. The piece traces key moments including the Comey firing remarks, briefings' decline, and Sanders’ exit praised by Trump while noting the role’s public-facing duty.
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Leftward Democratic push against Biden in 2020 race
The piece analyzes how progressive attacks on Joe Biden by Democratic contenders could affect the 2020 contest with Donald Trump. It weighs Biden's appeal to working-class whites, the left’s push for Medicare for All and Green New Deal style reforms, and the risk of alienating swing voters or triggering a centrist third party. It notes Biden’s past alliances and how progressive pressure might shape Republican strategy.
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Biden faces broad critique amid decarceration push
Amani Sawari argues Biden's mass incarceration era and tough on crime record hinder progress toward a decarceration era. She notes Democratic rivals and media voices join in criticizing Biden's 1994 crime bill and related legislation while urging community organizing and policy shifts to address mass incarceration. Sawari cites Washington University education as her background and provides a Seattle address for readers to respond.
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