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Can The New Left Have Its Own Political Party?

The Working Families Party used idealistic goals and transactional tactics to play big in New York politics. Now it’s missing out on the moment.

Ben Smith 4 years ago

Why It’s Harder To Lead America To War Now

The lesson of Iraq hangs over everything, and Twitter has brought both anti-war and non-American voices to the fore.

Ben Smith 4 years ago

The Other President Of Twitter

He's one of the world's youngest leaders and is running a wild experiment with governing through social media.

Ben Smith 4 years ago

Texting With Deval Patrick: “None Of The Labels Work”

In The Stakes 2020, BuzzFeed News' political newsletter, former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick says he isn't worried about his late entry in the 2020 primary race.

Ben Smith 4 years ago

Texting With Mark Sanford: Impeachment Can't Become A "Personality Contest"

In The Stakes 2020, BuzzFeed News' newsletter about the 2020 campaign, former South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford — one of Trump's Republican challengers — explains why he thinks a House censure of Trump would be better than impeachment.

Ben Smith 4 years ago