Benjy Sarlin is the Opinions Assignment Editor at Semafor. He has extensive experience covering elections, politics, and public policy, having reported on the 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns and significant legislative battles during his nine years at NBC News. His work has been featured in prominent outlets including NBC News, Yahoo News, and The Washington Post.
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