Republican Party

Base Assumptions

Why identity politics and the ‘Real America’ fallacy are bad for our politics.

The Liberation of the Self-Anointed

On the radical zealotry of the right today.

Mike Pence to Decry Republican Populism in New Hampshire Speech

Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy pitches his America First vision, and Glenn Youngkin’s PAC rakes in cash.

The No-Values Party

The modern Republican Party has no principles, but plenty of contradictions and incoherence.

Mitch McConnell’s Future as Leader Uncertain Following Second Freeze-Up 

Plus: A prominent New Hampshire donor says he’s warming to Ron DeSantis.

A Pivotal Moment for Ukraine

The counteroffensive grinds on, but U.S. support could be on the verge of drying up.

He Looks Hard

Can a party be reactionary and countercultural?

The Elephant Not in the Room

Wednesday’s GOP presidential primary debate was full of fireworks, but will it matter?

A Debate About Nothing, and Everything

High stakes and low in Milwaukee.

It’s Republican Debate Day in America

Plus: Democrats discuss their voter turnout strategy for 2024.

What Are Parties For?

Further thoughts on this week’s newsletters.

The End of Electability

As Trump’s jeopardy deepens, his primary lead grows.

A Deeper Dive on Demographics? Oh Yeah, Youbetcha.

Parties ignore long-term trends about ancestry at their peril.

The GOP Debate in Milwaukee Approaches

Who has qualified, and should Donald Trump participate?

A Struggling Mike Pence Takes the Spotlight

Plus: Donald Trump channels Republican voters’ animus for the GOP.