The Horrible Humbling of Scott Walker The Horrible Humbling of Scott Walker
You know all that #NeverTrump talk? #NeverMind, says the intimidated governor.
Jul 21, 2016 / John Nichols
Ted Cruz Was Not the Hero Republicans Needed Ted Cruz Was Not the Hero Republicans Needed
Even worse, did Donald Trump get exactly what he wanted when the convention imploded?
Jul 21, 2016 / George Zornick
Islamophobes, White Supremacists, and Gays for Trump—the Alt-Right Arrives at the RNC Islamophobes, White Supremacists, and Gays for Trump—the Alt-Right Arrives at the RNC
Pamela Geller, Milo Yiannopoulos, Geert Wilders, Peter Brimelow, Richard Spencer, and a cast of anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim conservatives partied into the night.
Jul 20, 2016 / Joan Walsh
‘Hillary for Prison’ Has Officially Gone Mainstream ‘Hillary for Prison’ Has Officially Gone Mainstream
The GOP convention has been one long plea for Hillary Clinton's incarceration.
Jul 20, 2016 / George Zornick
Why Dutch Far-Right Extremist Geert Wilders Has Come to Cleveland to Cheer On Donald Trump Why Dutch Far-Right Extremist Geert Wilders Has Come to Cleveland to Cheer On Donald Trump
Making the rounds at the Republican National Convention, the virulent critic of Islam embraces the Republican nominee’s message and candidacy.
Jul 20, 2016 / John Nichols
The Republican Reality Show Is in Full Swing The Republican Reality Show Is in Full Swing
Take care, Republican strategists. If you mount an exclusively anti-Hillary campaign, the Democrats will hit back in kind, and the Donald is a ripe target.
Jul 20, 2016 / Richard Lingeman
The RNC Stays Focused on Bashing Clinton The RNC Stays Focused on Bashing Clinton
Trump’s children are the only convention speakers articulating a positive case for the Republican nominee.
Jul 20, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Trump Is Officially the GOP Nominee—but Republicans Aren’t Exactly Celebrating Trump Is Officially the GOP Nominee—but Republicans Aren’t Exactly Celebrating
The billionaire has secured the nomination, but Republicans in Cleveland continue to grumble.
Jul 20, 2016 / John Nichols
The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention
More guns in America means more women will be murdered.
Jul 19, 2016 / George Zornick
Night 1 of the RNC: When Plagiarism Isn’t Your Worst Problem Night 1 of the RNC: When Plagiarism Isn’t Your Worst Problem
Trump’s opening night featured racism, xenophobia, and crude attacks on his enemies. Maybe he’s lucky we’re focusing on his wife’s speech.
Jul 19, 2016 / Joan Walsh