The centre cannot hold
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The centre cannot hold

Politics tamfitronics June 19th 2019The latest disasters to befall Change UK—Chuka Umunna’s decision to join the Liberal Democrats and the party’s decision to change its name for a third time—are a good excuse to reflect on the sad fate of one of the most ill-starred parties in British political history.Reuse this content
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The Honeymoon’s Already Ending for Tim Walz
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The Honeymoon’s Already Ending for Tim Walz

Politics tamfitronics Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images. 1. Tim Walz What a fun honeymoon! It expires now.The first couple of days of the Kamala Harris–Tim Walz rollout were an unquestionable success. The selection of Walz was welcomed from left to center, from New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to West Virginia Sen....
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Trump to debate Harris and Covid summer wave: Morning Rundown
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Trump to debate Harris and Covid summer wave: Morning Rundown

Politics tamfitronics Donald Trump tries to take back the election spotlight. U.S. track star Noah Lyles reveals a Covid diagnosis moments after a bronze-winning sprint. And the number of migrants coming into U.S. cities is declining.Here’s what to know today.Trump dares Harris on debates and interviews to reassert himselfMark your calendars — a debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is set for Sept. 10.And there might be more to come. During a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump said he would be open to three debates next month.This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.Trump’s eagerness to debate — and the Florida news conference itself — are signs that he’s looking to reassert himself in...
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