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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

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Democrats must strike a sharp blow against economic royalists and win back middle America

Democrats must take a populist economic campaign against the economic royalists who have benefited from Donald Trump's tax cuts and use the money to...

18.03.2026 3

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump has failed to provide the leadership a nation at war needs

Donald Trump's attack on Iran has caused the economy to retreat, increased prices, and decreased his job rating, with the public not embracing the...

11.03.2026 5

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

US will need to own Iran after Trump breaks it

President Trump's attack on Iran has been met with widespread disapproval from the American public, with six out of ten Americans opposing the attack...

04.03.2026 4

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

The next 2 years will be a bumpy ride for Democratic presidential candidates

The 2028 Democratic presidential nomination contest is wide open and subject to lots of change, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice...

25.02.2026 10

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump doesn’t care about the struggles of working families

President Trump's job rating is underwater, inflation is a major concern for Americans, and his policies have only exacerbated economic issues,...

18.02.2026 9

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Americans will vote their pocketbooks in November

Donald Trump's failure to address inflation and his focus on distractions has led to a decline in his job rating and a potential shift in power to...

04.02.2026 7

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Jan. 6, 2021 was even worse than Pearl Harbor

Donald Trump's attempted coup on Jan. 6, 2021, was worse than the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and former special counsel Jack Smith had gathered...

06.01.2026 9

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump’s revenge and retribution tour is hurting Americans and Republicans

President Trump's approval rating is at a near record low of 36 percent, and his focus on revenge and retribution against his political enemies is...

04.12.2025 6

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Democratic Senate defections will allow Trump's huge insurance premium hikes

Eight Democratic senators joined the Republican majority to end the federal government shutdown, resulting in increased health insurance premiums for...

12.11.2025 5

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

East Wing destruction is a metaphor for everything wrong with Trump 2.0

President Trump's opulent ballroom renovation at the White House has been met with widespread disapproval from Americans, who are more concerned with...

29.10.2025 5

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

‘No Kings Day’ could be the start of something big

On "No Kings Day," millions of patriotic Americans protested Donald Trump's imperial presidency, and the Democratic base of progressive activists must...

22.10.2025 5

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Elections in 2025 will say more than you think about campaigns in 2026 and 2028

In the upcoming elections, the fate of Proposition 50 in California, the retention of three Democratic judges in Pennsylvania, and the mayoral and...

15.10.2025 5

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump has the most to lose in the shutdown showdown

Democrats have an advantage in the showdown over the federal government shutdown, with 39 percent of Americans blaming Trump for the closure and 75...

08.10.2025 7

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

The spending battle on Capitol Hill is the ground for Democrats to fight on

President Trump's poor economic performance has given Congressional Democrats leverage in the budget battle, as his job rating has plummeted to -18...

24.09.2025 5

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Newsom, Pritzker defy Trump, eye presidency in 2028

Democratic governors are using their executive powers to resist President Trump's overreach, while presidential politics are heating up and California...

03.09.2025 5

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Stop the senseless slaughter and starvation in Gaza

The world must not ignore the suffering in Gaza, where thousands of civilians have been killed and starvation is at a record high, and Donald Trump...

12.08.2025 6

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Election 2028 is on — Democrats see opportunity and a wide open primary

The 2028 presidential race is already underway, with potential Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looking to deliver...

05.08.2025 9

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

A new generation of Democrats takes center stage  

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary demonstrates the emergence of a new generation of Democrats who will shape the party's...

08.07.2025 6

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

It’s long past time for Trump to grow up and leave the stage

Trump's political career is in decline as he fails to address systemic issues, while Democrats must focus on keeping the public focus on runaway...

17.06.2025 7

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump’s bill will feed the rich and starve the poor

Trump's big bad bill aims to award tax breaks to the rich and cut Medicaid, but is opposed by Democrats and even some Republicans, and could lead to...

28.05.2025 8

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Greed is good for Trump and the rest of his gang

Donald Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet gift from Saudi Arabia, his family's business deals in the region, and his economic policies that...

22.05.2025 8

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Pope Leo XIV and President Trump are on a collision course

Pope Leo XIV, a progressive pope who advocates for economic justice and immigration fairness, is in direct conflict with President Trump's policies,...

13.05.2025 9

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump’s first 100 days is a blast from the dark past

President Trump's efforts to restore the past and turn back the clock on the nation have been met with widespread criticism from Americans who want...

29.04.2025 6

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

America has come a long way on climate issues — don’t let Trump take us backwards

Earth Day 2025 is a time of both progress and regression, with Donald Trump's agenda potentially undoing much of the progress made in the fight...

22.04.2025 6

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump now owns the creaky economy, lock, stock and imported barrel

Trump's handling of the economy has led to a decline in his approval rating, with most Americans disapproving of his policies, and Democrats need to...

15.04.2025 8

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump's terrible tariffs: A double whammy for Americans

President Trump's executive order on tariffs is a national sales tax that consumers will pay on top of their local property, state sales and income...

08.04.2025 6

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Trump's second term hit by looming budget showdown

The battle over the budget comes to a head this week as the continuing resolution passed late last year expires Friday. If Congress fails to act...

11.03.2025 10

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Musk may be the wedge Democrats need to separate Trump from his working-class base 

Elon Musk is dominating the media and the political landscape, with his influence over President Trump and his role in the Department of Government...

23.02.2025 10

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

President Trump is making early mistakes. Democrats must be ready with a response.

Donald Trump's approval ratings have declined significantly in the first three weeks of his second presidency, with his personal ratings also...

16.02.2025 8

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Instead of taking aim at inflation, Trump has returned to his familiar culture war fights

Donald Trump's immigration policies, including mass deportations and building a detention center for immigrants, are met with opposition from the...

10.02.2025 7

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

With chaos reigning supreme, Trump’s honeymoon is already over

Donald Trump's chaotic transition to the White House has already led to a series of mistakes, including freezing federal spending and blaming a plane...

02.02.2025 7

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

There’s a method to Trump's madness; Democrats must respond withbold initiatives

President Trump's bold actions, including pardons and mass deportations, have sparked controversy and division, while Democrats must stand for...

26.01.2025 9

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

Where power meets money in Trump’s gilded city on the Potomac

The second Trump presidency is being shaped by corporate interests, with tech magnates like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos leading the charge, while Trump...

18.01.2025 10

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

How Democrats should take on MAGA for the next four years

Democrats must not underestimate Trump, create a truth squad to counter his lies, and hit hard against his corporate overlords in order to win the...

10.01.2025 9

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor

2025: Predictions, scandals and political chaos

In 2025, Matt Gaetz's comeback as Governor of Florida is short-lived as a tsunami destroys Miami, Elon Musk crashes and burns as Speaker of the...

05.01.2025 8

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Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor