The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards
A debate that promises to defy the needs—and common sense—of most Americans.
Aug 4, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Republicans Have Been Trumped; Democrats Can Organize Better Debates The Republicans Have Been Trumped; Democrats Can Organize Better Debates
Both parties have their work cut out for them when it comes to improving their primary debates.
Jul 28, 2015 / John Nichols
Populism In America Is Driving A New Day Populism In America Is Driving A New Day
This time there are two coalitions of the disaffected—and they couldn’t be further apart.
Jul 28, 2015 / John Nichols
Obligatory Donald Trump Cartoon Obligatory Donald Trump Cartoon
Have you heard how outrageous he is?
Jul 28, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
For Republicans, the Real Nightmare Is a Third-Party Trump For Republicans, the Real Nightmare Is a Third-Party Trump
For top Republicans, managing Trump is like “playing with nitroglycerine.”
Jul 24, 2015 / John Nichols
Donald Trumps the Media Donald Trumps the Media
We think he’s dead, but Franken-Donald keeps coming back.
Jul 24, 2015 / Leslie Savan
The Scariest Thing About Donald Trump Is That All the GOP Candidates Agree With Him The Scariest Thing About Donald Trump Is That All the GOP Candidates Agree With Him
When it comes to immigration, Trump is an avatar for the Republican Party’s xenophobia.
Jul 22, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Scott Walker: Military Actions on Inaugural Day are ‘Very Possible’ Scott Walker: Military Actions on Inaugural Day are ‘Very Possible’
The Republican contender has ripped talk of diplomacy and consultation, positioning himself far to the right of Jeb Bush.
Jul 21, 2015 / John Nichols
Who’s More Delusional—Chris Christie or Donald Trump? Who’s More Delusional—Chris Christie or Donald Trump?
Christie says the media owe him an apology, and Trump briefly experiences something resembling self-doubt.
Jul 7, 2015 / Leslie Savan
The Long, Long, Long Race for the White House The Long, Long, Long Race for the White House
Can’t you just feel the Jeb-mentum?
Jun 30, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow