
Tara Palmeri
A former Playbook lead author and ABC News White House Correspondent, now reporting on the convergence of Capitol Hill, K Street, the West Wing, and the D.C. media companies who cover it all.
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WASHINGTON
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May 26, 2022
The Agony and Ecstasy of Mitch McConnell
The Republican’s 80-year-old lion of the Senate has dealt with it all—Trump, the insurrection, terrible candidates, countless unpopular votes—and still built a legacy as the court-stocking leader of the right. Now he’s in for the election season ride of his career: nutjob candidates, a controversial strategy, and the shadow of you-know-who.
WASHINGTON
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May 19, 2022
Roe-Trump ‘24?
While most of the media focuses on the race in Pennsylvania between McCormick and Oz, political insiders are obsessing about the overtures and political canoodling between Donald Trump and Jeff Roe, the McCormick advisor and G.O.P. political operative du jour, whose own 2024 plans could define the party’s course.
WASHINGTON
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May 12, 2022
Succession Drama Sweeps D.C.
Investigating the early steps to replace Pelosi, Gillibrand’s possible 13-year itch, Bernie’s sulking, and the dish inside the West Wing.
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WASHINGTON
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May 5, 2022
Welcome to The Washington Mall
Notes on White House succession planning, knives out for Ron Klain, and Trump’s VP shortlist. Plus what’s next for Jeff Roe, Elon, and the Ron-Don drama at Mar-a-Lago.