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Hear Me Out: Purity Is Poisoning the Progressive Movement

Slate Debates

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Navigating Compromises and Concerns: The Journey of Healthcare Reform

This chapter explores the challenges faced during Barack Obama's presidency in passing the Affordable Care Act, the chaotic implementation phase, and the significance of achieving progress through compromises. It also discusses the influence of concerns about electability on the selection of Joe Biden as the presidential candidate and the media narrative around electability in American politics.

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