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Why Sen. Sherrod Brown loves to quote TolstoyAt a Monitor Breakfast, Senator Brown of Ohio talked about a possible presidential run - and how his favorite Russian author informs his progressive politics.
Pondering a presidential run, Sherrod Brown stops by for breakfastThe Democratic senator from the critical battleground state of Ohio would focus his campaign on the concerns of working people 鈥� and says his rumpled authenticity is a plus in the industrial Midwest. He plans to make a decision in March.
Breakfast with Tom Perez: why Democratic chair is upbeat about 2020Tom Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee, talks up his party's wins in the midterms, strategy for 2020, and his unending faith in the Buffalo Bills with reporters at a Monitor Breakfast.
Democratic chair says Trump is 'absolutely' beatable in 2020At a Monitor Breakfast, DNC Chairman Tom Perez pointed to Democratic wins in red states like Kansas, and the ouster of incumbent Sen. Dean Heller in Nevada, as indicators of what he calls a "50-state strategy" for the party.
Breakfast with Tom Donohue: 鈥榬eal trade war鈥� would harm economyAt a Monitor Breakfast, US Chamber of Commerce leader Tom Donohue talked trade, tariffs, and why - after 21 years at the helm - he's not talking retirement.聽
Chamber of Commerce opposes a trade war. But can it deter Trump?Tom Donohue of the US Chamber reveals the complexity in how American businesses view Trump鈥檚 confrontation with China. Donohue agrees concerns are urgent, but says trade war is 鈥渂iggest threat鈥� to economy.
The GOP's narrow path to holding the HouseA key Republican sits down with reporters to discuss notable matchups and bellwether races ahead of the midterm elections.
Despite signs of trouble, GOP has a road map for winning in NovemberA discussion with the House Republican in charge of keeping his party in control reveals the GOP's strategy for holding onto the majority. More than ever, it comes down to turning out the base.
What Corey Lewandowski told us about Donald Trump鈥檚 Rolls-RoycePresident Trump鈥檚 first campaign manager remains a confidant. At a Monitor Breakfast, Lewandowski told stories that show the president is just like us - sort of.
What price loyalty? How cast-aside aides retain Trump's ear.A spate of memoirs by former Trump aides has raised questions over loyalty to the boss and what it means to retain a seat at the president's kitchen cabinet.聽
Union boss Trumka gets feisty when (sort of) defending Trump on tradeThe AFL-CIO president mixed it up with reporters at a Monitor Breakfast that focused on President Trump鈥檚 efforts to rewrite US trade relationships.
Labor chief Trumka walks tightrope on Trump and tradeThe AFL-CIO leader agrees with President Trump that 鈥榠t's time to rewrite those rules鈥� on trade, but isn't happy with how Trump has used tariffs. Many union members voted for Trump, putting Trumka in a tight spot.聽
With eye on midterms, unions push to win back Trump's blue-collar votersWith control of Congress at stake, this fall's elections represent a major test of whether organized labor can reclaim its hold on the blue-collar vote.
Kellyanne Conway sat down for a remarkable Monitor BreakfastWhile the commander-in-chief tweeted 'fake news,' a top Trump adviser debated truth, surviving vs. thriving, and pardons with reporters.聽
Kellyanne Conway, an 鈥榠nsider鈥檚 insider,鈥� on life in Trump White HouseWhere others see "surviving," top Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway sees "thriving." That's central to understanding one of the most influential voices in the White House.
Why Chris Van Hollen isn鈥檛 talking about a 鈥榖lue wave鈥�Maryland's junior senator is a top Democratic strategist - and at a table full of reporters, he knew better than to predict his party would take over the Senate in November.
Van Hollen eyes 'blue wave' hopes, but midterm map is tough for DemocratsThe 鈥渂lue wave鈥� is a real thing, right? Except that a Democratic resurgence actually faces some big hurdles. Today's Monitor Breakfast featured the man at the center of Democrats鈥� hopes to retake control of the Senate.
Breakfast with the 鈥榬eferee鈥� of Trump economic policyKevin Hassett, the White House鈥檚 chief economist, talked deficits, taxes, and trade - and what it鈥檚 like to work with President Trump.
Even with worker shortages, GOP and Democrats focus on more jobsWhite House economist Kevin Hassett says Congress should stay focused on聽countering the decline in the share of Americans in the workforce. Many Democrats agree.
Bob Corker鈥檚 relationship with President Trump: It鈥檚 complicatedSenator Corker told reporters at a Monitor Breakfast that he has a 鈥榲ery warm relationship鈥� with the president, but questions his colleagues who aren鈥檛 conflicted over the Trump presidency.聽