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Michael Starr Hopkins

Michael Starr Hopkins is a communication expert. He served on the campaigns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John Delaney. Hopkins served as the National Press Secretary for John Delaney’s Presidential campaign. Hopkins regularly appears as an analyst on MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN.

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THE BRIDGE IS HERE

Dems Proved They Have a Bench. Now Biden Should Step Aside.

Trump is wounded and his MAGA candidates took a beating in the midterms. This is the time for the president to pass the torch to the next generation of liberals.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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WE’RE ONLY HUMAN

End the Stigma on Black Men Suffering From Depression

The taboo on talking about mental health in the Black community is only hurting us all.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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TRY THIS, 46

The State of the Union Speech Biden Should Give

The president’s first State of the Union ought to be a demonstration of tough love, optimism, and compassion.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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DANGER AHEAD

Midterms May Be a Horror Show for Both Parties

Both Democrats and Republicans should be scared about entering a race neither is prepared for.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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YOU’RE NOT OWED A SECOND TERM

Biden Deserves a Primary Challenger

Joe Biden owes his presidency to the support of the Black voters, but he hasn’t made good on his promise to be their champion.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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