Cool interview with the WSJ's Joe Palazzolo in @nymag on breaking the story back in '16 that ultimately led to the Trump hush-money trial, which started Monday. nymag.com/intelligencer/…

I choose to interpret this as a critique of capitalism and consumerism.

There's much to learn from China, including suprisingly the importance of competition in the use of subsidies. 'The secret sauce of China’s industrial policy is competition among local governments,” say U Chx scholar. And commitment when things are rough. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/11/ame…

This is a v good Aaron Zitner & Kris Maher look at the total class realignment in American politics through the lens of two men in the Pittsburgh area.
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.Aaron Zitner Kris Maher doing some solid old school shoe-leather-and-data political reporting. More of this please.

‘Now They’re Voting Red’: A Pennsylvania Fracking Boom Weighs on Biden’s Re-Election Chances

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Biden catch’s a break, and it’s a big deal: No Labels Will Abandon 2024 Presidential Bid wsj.com/politics/elect…

To save Israel, Chuck Schumer decided, he had to denounce its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “A lot of thought and wrestling in my head: Is this the right thing to do for Israel, and for the U.S.-Israeli relationship?” wsj.com/politics/polic… via The Wall Street Journal

This is a fantastic decision that will benefit anyone who cares about (or writes about) not just politics but American history. Dave Wasserman

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A pathway to citizenship is extremely popular, according to a new WSJ poll.

A fascinating deep dive from Michelle Hackman and Aaron Zitner into what voters really think about immigration. The takeaway: they want compromise.

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This is the flag that marks Friday, March 9, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to recognize U.S. citizens such as Evan Gershkovich who are illegally imprisoned abroad. #IStandWithEvan
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Listen 🎧: The U.S. is headed toward a repeat matchup between President Biden and former President Trump. Aaron Zitner has more on their likely pitches to a weary electorate. Plus, NYCB gets an investment of more than $1 billion. Annmarie Fertoli has more.
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U.S. Voter Sympathy for Palestinians Grows as Israel War Drags On, WSJ Poll Finds wsj.com/politics/u-s-v… w/Aaron Zitner

New WSJ poll: Some 31% of voters in the survey said the economy had gotten better over the past two years, a rise of 10 points from December. And 43% said their personal finances are headed in the right direction, a 9-point increase. wsj.com/politics/elect…

Voters Are More Upbeat on Economy, but Biden Gets Little Benefit, WSJ Poll Shows wsj.com/politics/elect…

Campaign source says this number is now $1 million, since Saturday....

Biden Has More Than an Age Problem. Voters Don’t See Him as Presidential. Smart ⁦Aaron Zitner⁩ story that captures what I hear a lot on the trail. Voters don’t know Biden’s record but they certainly know his age. wsj.com/politics/elect…

This was more stellar work by Amara Omeokwe and just one small example of Amara’s reporting and story-telling skills. You’re a star!

A front-page story to close things out.

Why Americans Are So Down on a Strong Economy

“..You either start out ahead or you’re constantly playing catch-up now.”

Thoughtful report via Aaron Zitner, Amara Omeokwe, Rachel Wolfe and Rachel Louise Ensign

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