Election 2024

The Defectors

How many Republicans will withhold their endorsements from Trump?

Ron DeSantis Supporters Keep the Faith in Iowa

Why some believe the unlikely is possible and why others believe Nikki Haley might outpace the Florida governor.

Nikki Haley Gets a Koch-Funded Boost in Early States

Plus: The Koch network's Hispanic outreach organization lays out its 2024 plans.

Snakebit

How to rationalize voting for Trump again.

A Closer Look at Donald Trump’s Rhetoric of Retribution

The former president is running first and foremost to punish his enemies.

Chris Christie Predicts Political ‘Fallout’ for Trump’s Trials

The former New Jersey governor talks to Dispatch Politics about his path to the nomination.

The Apprentice

Is Ron DeSantis viable … in 2028?

Our Best Stuff on Ukraine, the War in Gaza, and 2024

Plus: Joe Biden has a challenger and Nikki Haley is on the rise.

Nikki Haley’s Unproven Reserves

The GOP contentender has had a good few weeks, but can she keep making gains?

A Different Kind of Identity Politics

Nikki Haley vs. anonymous speech.

Dean Phillips Giving It the College Try in New Hampshire

Plus: A super PAC is going big to give Nikki Haley a ‘strong showing.’

A ‘Generic Democrat’ Can Win. Can Dean Phillips?

On the trail with the Minnesota longshot trying to primary the president.

Democrats Are Right to Worry About Biden in 2024

The president’s best bet might be to woo the anti-Trump coalition.

The Five Stages of Biden Grief

The long road toward acceptance.

Manchin’s Moment for a No Labels Relabel

A lot is up in the air for the non-party party, but having the outgoing senator raising cash and stumping for attention makes sense.

What Time It Is

Taking Trump seriously.