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<title><![CDATA[Ben Davis - Articles - RealClearPolitics]]></title><link>http://www.RealClearPolicy.com/authors/rss/archive/43649.xml</link><description><![CDATA[Ben Davis]]></description><category domain="43649">Author</category><item>
							<title><![CDATA[Lessons for the Left From Hong's Loss in Wisconsin]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/12/francesca-hongs-defeat-wisconsin-lessons</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[A fairly overtly radical socialist winning about 40% of the vote in a primary like this was unthinkable even a few years ago]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Two Visions Within Trump World Are Battling for Primacy]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/09/trump-world-two-visions</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The second Trump administration was backed and is staffed by two major '&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('“').';' and widely differing - ideological projects]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[AIPAC-Funded Candidate Beat Bowman. But at What Cost?]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jun/26/the-aipac-funded-candidate-defeated-jamaal-bowman-but-at-what-cost</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[While AIPAC and their allies can eliminate nearly any adversary if they throw $20m at a primary election, this is not a sustainable strategy]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Michigan Democrats Sent Biden a Warning]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/29/michigan-democratic-primary-israel-gaza-war-ceasefire</link>
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							<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Voters want Biden to drastically change course on Gaza and deliver a ceasefire. Only stopping Israel's war will assuage voters]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Biden's Late Visit to East Palestine Doesn't Bode Well]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/21/biden-democrats-trump-campaign</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The Biden campaign keeps fumbling basic progressive causes '&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('“').';' allowing Trump to falsely paint himself as a populist hero]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Fetterman Provides a Blueprint for Democrats]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/17/john-fetterman-blueprint-democrats-win</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[His campaign proved that class can be a driver of political behavior and a foundation of redistributive economic policy]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Dems Facing Asymmetrical War. It's Time To Fight Back]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jul/15/democrats-are-facing-asymmetrical-warfare-its-time-to-wake-up-and-fight-back</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Biden's low approvals have caused a crisis in confidence. He needs to act now]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[After CA Election Results, Left Must Organize &amp; Fight]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/10/after-the-election-results-in-california-the-left-must-organize-and-fight</link>
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							<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Progressive movements that have built power in cities across the country are facing a well-financed backlash from entrenched interests they vowed to fix]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Reconciliation Bill Isn't That Expensive. It's a Drop in the Bucket]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/07/bidens-signature-bill-isnt-that-expensive-its-a-drop-in-the-bucket</link>
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							<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Even after passing reconciliation as is, the US welfare state would still be a small investment by the standards of world economies]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Biden Facing His Biggest Crisis Yet. He Will Survive It]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/27/biden-is-facing-his-biggest-crisis-yet-and-he-will-survive-it</link>
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							<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The majority of Americans support the withdrawal from Afghanistan. That's why his approval ratings will bounce back in the long-run]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[How Democrats Can Talk About Crime - And Win]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/06/americas-left-cant-afford-to-be-silent-on-heres-how-to-talk-about-it-and-win</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[People have a right to safety. That's why we must acknowledge crime and insist that we have the best solutions to address its root causes]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[The 10 Swing State Counties That Tell the Story of 2020]]></title>
							<link>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/nov/24/the-10-swing-state-counties-that-tell-the-story-of-the-2020-election</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Ben Davis</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Results of this election and the changes from past elections say an enormous amount about where the country is and is going'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('‚').';']]></description>
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