Mark Sappenfield

«The Monitor's role is ... to awaken thought everywhere. There can be no greater fulfillment than to serve such a cause.» –Erwin Canham, Monitor editor, 1940-64

[Mark Sappenfield @sappenfieldm]

Does capitalism vs. socialism have to divide? @HarryBruinius shows there's a thoughtful debate out there if we could just stop talking past one another. This will help you avoid being weaponized by partisan politicians. https://t.co/XWa60WK0Kj @csmonitor

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One of the big reasons DC can't get anything done? Political parties are a shadow of their former selves. What now? https://t.co/UEInJ6e5Bs

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Thanks, @andrewjh. It's consolation for the sad fact that I'll never be as dapper as you.

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@missuhappybird @csmonitor Absolutely, but for purposes of my story, had to focus on those who have clout to actually change politics.

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@missuhappybird @csmonitor Same trends hold for Latinos. Other minorities too small demographically to make significant dent in election.

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@missuhappybird @csmonitor Re: Bernie and black voters, see S.C. exit polls: https://t.co/4T8nQxTpAZ; MI exit polls: https://t.co/EYZW1CV40e

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Sadly, this #Colts fan agrees with @KennethArthuRS on re-signing #ChuckPagano. 41-23 not the measure of the coach. https://t.co/0HV9L51WAv

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Why does Saudi-Iran spat matter? Because it shows how Mideast acts when US pulls back. Good read. https://t.co/PKQd7Jzs6s

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@Schuyler_V @Schuyler_V Same old Colts. Still awful. Still could go to Super Bowl. #AndrewLuck is all that matters. https://t.co/aTq4JexOhP

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I love this. Trash-talking with kindness. Now if Andrew Luck could just stop all the fumbles. http://t.co/68vc5mLMkD @Colts #AndrewLuck

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This is sort of story we in media need to do more. Let's talk about when we do things right, too! Bravo @marinakoren. http://t.co/pRLREg43qS

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Can Ferguson #HandsUp protests kindle real change on race? Perhaps, but probably won't look like civil rights era. http://t.co/W6hXyynHnu

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Hey, if Republicans win Senate, will Washington actually function? Maybe not, says @Jordan_Ragusa. Here's why: http://t.co/kYaz56Ukpy

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Strange happenings in Colorado Senate race. Maybe not as blue as we thought? http://t.co/70Hqhi9PQ3 @AmandaPaulson @CoryGardner @MarkUdall

[Mark Sappenfield @sappenfieldm]

@MonicaLewinsky starts life on Twitter. @HillaryClinton slaps forehead. http://t.co/C1iNN7fPD7 @husnahaq

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How much will be spent in N.C. Senate race? Answer: maybe $100m, the most ever. Good gracious. http://t.co/pXkY6Dmty2 @kayhagan @ThomTillis

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What was the riot at #keenepumpkinfest about? #BoysGoneWild. Why riots are new part of college scene. http://t.co/UcA5k0HNIc

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Calls for #ebolatravelban mostly about politics. They don't work, health officials say. Better to help than run away. http://t.co/iMimDMYvPN

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Ah #Mittenvy. Want to stay popular? Don't be president. @MittRomney would be less funny vs. #IslamicState. http://t.co/LPwpnxKULX @husnahaq

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Run by big money and robocalls, is politics losing human touch? @linda_feldmann looks at @MaryLandrieu race for clue. http://t.co/kG5ciXVHBh