Progressives may cheer the corporation’s retreat in New York, but the original plan polled well with voters.
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Kathleen Parker: Congress’ three amigas getting too much attention
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have a lot to learn.
Marc A. Thiessen: Green New Deal means giant new tax hikes – on everyone
With her now-infamous talking points, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accidentally exposes the left’s big lie.
Commentary: Woe to any 2020 Democrat who doesn’t embrace partisanship
Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Amy Klobuchar may fail dogma litmus tests tests in the primaries.
Embattled Rep. Omar fires back at Trump, saying he has long ‘trafficked in hate’
The freshman Democrat is in hot water after suggesting that Israel’s allies in U.S. politics are motivated by money.
McConnell plans vote on Green New Deal to put political pressure on Democrats
The Senate majority leader wants lawmakers on the record about the climate change package, hoping it will alienate their moderate constituents.
Our View: Democrats should work with Trump on trade
A new NAFTA would be worth it if it has strong labor and environmental protections.
Jim Fossel: State of the Union still divided
The difference now is that Democrats control the House.
The View From Here: In debate over race, young and stupid is no excuse
The blackface scandals in Virginia offer a stark example of how racism perpetuates itself among people who don’t consider themselves racists.
Commentary: Strong State of the Union response shows we need Stacey Abrams more than she needs us
Her history-making address makes clear that she’s earned a role in public life – whatever it may turn out to be.