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Ben Jacobs is a reporter in Washington, D.C.
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October 9, 2024
Ben Jacobs
The Senate Race the Democrats Absolutely, Totally, Utterly Have to Win
If Democrat Angela Alsobrooks doesn’t win in Maryland, there’s zero chance the party can hold the Senate. She’s ahead—but Larry Hogan is getting a huge influx of late money.
September 21, 2023
Magazine
Ben Jacobs
Are “Never Trump” Republicans Actually Just Democrats Now?
Some are already hardcore progressives. And pollsters, politicians, and analysts from both parties say it may just be a matter of time before the rest switch parties, too.
September 13, 2023
Ben Jacobs
Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Sell You on a Massive Purge of the Federal Government
In a brief stop in Washington, the presidential hopeful reassured a room of devotees that he and his ideas were, in fact, brilliant.
August 22, 2023
Ben Jacobs
The New Republican Debate Rules Suck
In recent years, the political parties have gone to great lengths to micromanage these affairs. It’s only made things worse.
August 15, 2023
Ben Jacobs
RFK Jr. Isn’t Just Wooing Republicans. He’s Hiring Them.
The longshot candidate may not be resonating with Democrats but he’s adding right-wingers to his team in the Granite State.
June 28, 2022
Magazine
Ben Jacobs
How Iowa Fell in Love With the Republican Party
Barack Obama won the state twice. Now Democrats are an endangered species there.
February 11, 2013
Ben Jacobs
The Republican Civil War Starts in Iowa
Can Karl Rove keep Steve King out of the Senate?
October 29, 2012
Ben Jacobs
How Hurricane Sandy Could Spoil Election Day
September 26, 2012
Ben Jacobs
How Massachusetts Became 2012’s Nastiest Race
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