Republican Party

Stirewaltisms: The Problem of Policy in Politics
What happens when politicians decide that getting power to do the right things makes it necessary to say the wrong things.

What Democracy Looks Like
The messy vote for the speakership shows how the sausage gets made.

The Agonizingly Low Stakes of Today’s Vote for House Speaker
It’s a bad job at a bad time for the party.

‘America’s Recovery Potential Is Awesome’
But it won’t come through politics. An exit interview with Sen. Ben Sasse.

The George Santos Defense
‘Has not been convicted of felony fraud’ is a pretty low bar to clear.

The GOP Braces for Divided Government—and a Divided Party
GOP centrists are trying to find their footing in a chaotic caucus.

Lying Liars and the Party That Loves Them
Who would take Republicans seriously if they showed outrage about George Santos?