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Michael Tomasky

Michael Tomasky is the editor of The New Republic and the author of five books, including his latest and critically acclaimed The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity. With extensive experience as an editor, columnist, progressive commentator, and special correspondent for renowned publications such as The Guardian, The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Daily Beast, and many others, Tomasky has been a trusted voice in political journalism for more than three decades.

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November 29, 2021
Michael Tomasky
The Solution to the Democrats’ Leftism Problem
The party’s elites and activists are more progressive than its base. Here’s how to close that gap.
November 22, 2021
Michael Tomasky
“This Is Our Best Shot”: Ruben Gallego on Build Back Better, His New Book—and Whether He’ll Challenge Kyrsten Sinema
The four-term Arizona congressman talks with Michael Tomasky about his new book on his time in Iraq, passing the Biden agenda, and his possible political future.
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November 22, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Democrats Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Tell Voters What the Build Back Better Act Is All About
The Biden agenda will make everyone’s lives a little bit easier and a little bit better. There’s no need to hide from a good deal.
November 18, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Paul Gosar and Kevin McCarthy Should Keep Alexander Hamilton’s Name Out of Their Mouths
The Republicans defame the dead in service of a scoundrel.
November 15, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Can Democrats Pull America Back From the GOP’s Psychotic Break?
There’s a portion of this country that’s still up for grabs politically. The future may depend on which party can convince them to fight for it.
November 11, 2021
Michael Tomasky
“It All Burns”: Cornell Belcher on What Happens if the GOP Takes the House
TNR editor Michael Tomasky talks with Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher about Virginia, race, and whether Democrats can change the dynamic heading into 2022.
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November 8, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Actually, Joe Biden Was Elected to Be FDR
Abigail Spanberger is wrong: Biden campaigned explicitly by comparing his ideas to the New Deal. That’s what millions of people voted for.
November 3, 2021
Michael Tomasky
After the Virginia Disaster, the Democrats Better Get to Work
Now more than ever, they need to keep their focus and pass their agenda. But is that what they think?
November 1, 2021
Michael Tomasky
“They Add to Intensity”: Danny Goldberg on Artists, Entertainers, and Politics
TNR editor Michael Tomasky talks with the music-business impresario about the impact that artists have on politics.
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November 1, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Here’s What Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema Think About at 3 a.m.
If it seems the two wayward senators have little desire to be part of Team Biden, you’re not wrong.
October 27, 2021
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America’s Worst Right-Wingers
A TNR readers’ poll
October 25, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Corporate Taxes Will Not Go Up, and Guess Who’s Entirely to Blame?
The Democrats’ Plan B on taxes isn’t bad. But the whole revenue debate shows that changing the “economic paradigm” is going to take a while.
October 20, 2021
Michael Tomasky
“We’ve Gotta Do This”: Sherrod Brown on Build Back Better
TNR editor Michael Tomasky talks with the Ohio Democratic senator about the infrastructure bills, Joe Manchin, inflation, and whether Ohio will ever be a blue state again.
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October 18, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Joe Biden Is Not in Free Fall
The president has faced some serious headwinds, but rumors of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.
October 12, 2021
Michael Tomasky
“Insurrection by Other Means”: Adam Schiff on His New Book on Democracy
The California congressman’s new book, “Midnight in Washington,” should scare you. It’s meant to.
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October 11, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Kyrsten Sinema, We’re Sick of Your Act
The Arizona senator wants to cut funding for climate-change policies and opposes a plan to rein in prescription drug prices. She doesn’t deserve the Democratic Party.
October 4, 2021
Michael Tomasky
The Reconciliation Bill Is About Saving Democracy
Democrats have to prove that the government can deliver for people. If they don’t, authoritarianism wins.
September 27, 2021
Michael Tomasky
This Is the Week for Democrats to Live Up to Their Stated Principles
After weeks of posturing, the party needs to come home, pass the Biden agenda, and honor its commitments to voters.
September 24, 2021
Michael Tomasky
How the Media’s Framing of the Budget Debate Favors the Right
They call it a $3.5 trillion spending bill. More accurately, it’s a $60 billion-a-year investment bill. Imagine how different the debate would be if the journalistic shorthand were that.
September 20, 2021
Michael Tomasky
Mitch McConnell’s Gang of Nihilists Can’t Be Trusted With the Debt Ceiling
When Republicans say they won’t vote to prevent default, Democrats had best believe them.

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