Why Donald Trump Can’t Let Go of Joe Biden Why Donald Trump Can’t Let Go of Joe Biden
The former president is caught in a nostalgia trap of his own making.
Aug 12, 2024 / Jeet Heer
No, Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Snubbed for VP Because He's Jewish No, Josh Shapiro Wasn’t Snubbed for VP Because He's Jewish
Republicans and some journalists are pushing the cynical and false narrative that antisemitism doomed Shapiro's candidacy.
Aug 8, 2024 / Emily Tamkin
Harris and Walz Kick Off Their Sprint to the White House With a Celebration of Philadelphia Freedom Harris and Walz Kick Off Their Sprint to the White House With a Celebration of Philadelphia Freedom
Democrats are going to have to cope with an unfamiliar emotion: hope.
Aug 7, 2024 / D.D. Guttenplan
Why Walz Won Why Walz Won
Kamala Harris set up a virtual primary for her VP contenders—and Tim Walz excited voters like nobody else.
Aug 6, 2024 / John Nichols
Why Shawn Fain and the UAW Are Such Big Fans of Andy Beshear Why Shawn Fain and the UAW Are Such Big Fans of Andy Beshear
When the UAW president asked his members whom Kamala Harris should pick as her running mate, “the top name was Andy Beshear.”
Aug 2, 2024 / John Nichols
How Kamala Harris Can Show She’s Not Like Biden on Israel How Kamala Harris Can Show She’s Not Like Biden on Israel
With her choice of vice president, the vice president can indicate a sharp change in future policy regarding Gaza.
Aug 2, 2024 / James Bamford
Josh Shapiro Is a Bad VP Pick Any Way You Look at It Josh Shapiro Is a Bad VP Pick Any Way You Look at It
From Gaza to education to corporate welfare, the Pennsylvania governor would drag Kamala Harris in the wrong direction.
Aug 2, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
We Get to Decide What Is Possible Under a Future Harris Administration We Get to Decide What Is Possible Under a Future Harris Administration
I, Ilhan Omar, see a bright future under Kamala Harris. This is what it could look like if she wins.
Jul 31, 2024 / Representative Ilhan Omar
Kamala Harris Is Bringing Blue-State Politics to the Campaign Trail Kamala Harris Is Bringing Blue-State Politics to the Campaign Trail
In California, Republicans have mostly lost their grip on the electorate. Harris’s presidential run has brought that attitude to the national stage.
Jul 30, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
How Harris Can Make America Democratic Again How Harris Can Make America Democratic Again
Biden wisely passed the torch to someone who can counter the MAGA call.
Jul 30, 2024 / D.D. Guttenplan