Republican Party

The GOP’s Hope for a Flipped Senate Script
As Senate Democrats face a tough map in 2024, Republicans recalibrate their strategy.

Two Cheers for Partisanship
We would be better off with healthier and more effective political parties.

The Resistible Urge to Scoff
The ‘Twitter Files’ and the intellectual pitfalls of contempt.

Can McCarthy Control the Clown Caucus?
It’s just one of the challenges he’ll face if he becomes House speaker.

A House Divided
The national vote for the House of Representatives suggests a politics stuck in neutral.

What Do the Grassroots Do Now?
In Arizona and Georgia, MAGA state parties face reprisals and irrelevance.

Republican Officials Are Getting Awfully Quiet About Donald Trump
The same party leaders who condemned the Mar-a-Lago search have had a muted reaction to Merrick Garland’s special counsel announcement.

The Sweep: Digesting Turkey and Midterm Data
The Trump tax, ticket splitters, and early voting.

The Pennsylvania GOP’s Pushover Primary
Some Republicans in the Keystone State say this year’s election results show ‘how weak’ their party is.