David Sirota

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Warren many block Biden bid

September 10, 2015

As Vice President Joe Biden reportedly mulls a bid for the US presidency, his champions portray him as a credible alternative to Democratic Party...

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Can Jeb Bush be his ‘own man?’

June 11, 2015

Jeb Bush’s last name comes with advantages that are difficult to overstate. In a presidential race, he gets, among other things, instant name recognition...

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The economics of marijuana

May 28, 2015

The convention floor at Denver Airport’s Crowne Plaza on a recent afternoon could have been the trade show for any well-established industry — gray-haired...

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To Clinton, influence peddling is now OK

May 7, 2015

Less than three weeks into her presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton has already accomplished a stunning feat. She appears to have unified large swaths of...

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Deep Democratic party divide

April 9, 2015

For those pining for a Democratic Party that tries to represent more than the whims of the rich and powerful, these are confusing times. On...