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Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith is Assistant Professor of Politics and Advocacy at the New School in New York City, and a former Missouri state senator.

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“The nuts hated him”: How the Bush dynasty — and its evolution — explains America

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Thad Cochran (AP/Rogelio V. Solis)

Deep South’s political reckoning: How his state’s racist history could doom Thad Cochran

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Do I have to move to Omaha? (AP)

Democrats can’t count on Kerrey

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