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Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
May 8, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — The impact of political landslides and the resulting mandates wear off, even when they are substantial. It will certainly happen wh...
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In 100 days, Trump cabinet members confirm concerns
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
April 30, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — President Donald Trump’s first 100 days have confirmed the initial concerns about some of his most high-profile appointees. Another...
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Battered Democrats hope to regain their focus
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
February 20, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Like everyone else in Washington, Democratic Party leaders have been stunned by the speed and the breadth of President Donald Trump...
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A look ahead to what might happen in 2025
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
December 27, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — My prediction that President Joe Biden would drop out was a rare bright spot among last year’s not totally serious predictions. Und...
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Some post-election scenarios to consider
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
October 31, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Only a gambler or a fool would predict the winner of a presidential race as close as this one. But it’s a good bet that next Tuesda...
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The upcoming debate is a crucial test for Harris
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
September 5, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Like Joe Biden last June, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is the candidate with the most at stake when the two general election no...
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They’re all ‘flip-floppers’
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
August 28, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — When Kamala Harris first sought the presidency in 2019, she ‘leaned left, backing Medicare for all, urging a ban on the oil recover...
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After Biden, some questions — and answers
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
July 25, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — President Joe Biden’s abrupt withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race raised more questions than it provided answers. Here are so...
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Biden down, but is he out?
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
July 2, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Democratic leaders are trying to contain the political damage after President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance accentuated...
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