Politics

Still Crazy After All These Years

The flaws and benefits of CNN’s deplorable town hall.

Trump’s Liability

Plus: The schism roiling Russia’s war effort.

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Picking a President: Back to the Future?

Character mattered in the 18th century, just as it matters in 2024.

Mostly Peaceful Sexual Abuse

Republicans and the E. Jean Carroll verdict.

Pro-Choice Groups Take the Abortion Fight to Red States

Plus: What to expect in next week’s neck-and-neck Kentucky GOP governor’s primary.

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A Fruitless Debt Ceiling Summit

Plus: Checking in on child labor laws.

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Our No-Win Scenario

There’s still time to avoid a Biden-Trump rematch, but it would require party leaders to lead.

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How GOP Donors Really Feel About Ron DeSantis

Party financiers have some reservations about the Florida governor, but the narrative of a donor exodus lacks nuance.

Desperate Times

A grim poll and a paralyzed country.

Chris Christie Prepares ‘Direct, Frontal Challenge to Donald Trump’

Plus, former GOP Rep. Mark Walker looks poised to enter North Carolina’s gubernatorial race.

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Against Strategery

Voters shouldn’t try to outsmart themselves.

Dems’ Perilous Underestimation of Trump

He repels swing voters, but he isn’t unelectable.

The New Trumpism: Culture War Is Overrated

MAGA goes anti-anti-woke.

The Content Trap

As long as Donald Trump draws an audience, the media will keep focusing on him.