Letters From the November 11/December 7, 2020, Issue Letters From the November 11/December 7, 2020, Issue
Hofstadter’s legacy…
Nov 17, 2020 / Letters / Our Readers and Jeet Heer
The Coup That Succeeded The Coup That Succeeded
The most dangerous blows to American democracy have come not from Trump but from the national security establishment.
Nov 16, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Final Dereliction of Duty Trump’s Final Dereliction of Duty
In the twilight of his presidency, Donald Trump has retreated into fantasy, leaving Biden with a big mess.
Nov 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Not a Coup but a Cover-Up and a Con Game Not a Coup but a Cover-Up and a Con Game
Trump is refusing to concede and purging the civilian leadership of the Pentagon. The moment requires vigilance rather than panic.
Nov 11, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The High Cost of Defeating Donald Trump The High Cost of Defeating Donald Trump
Joe Biden built an impressive coalition to defeat a sitting president. Too bad he did so at the expense of his own party.
Nov 9, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Dangerous Endgame Trump’s Dangerous Endgame
By claiming the election has been stolen from him, Trump is poisoning Joe Biden’s victory.
Nov 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Election Day 2: Live Updates About the 2020 Ballot Count Election Day 2: Live Updates About the 2020 Ballot Count
Without a clear decision on Election Night, Election 2020 just got even messier. Join Jeet Heer for Day 2’s twists and turns.
Nov 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer
By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close
As in 2016, a tepid centrist campaign by the Democratic nominee has lead to a softening of votes among minorities.
Nov 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Next Battle Is to Stop Trump From Sabotaging the Count The Next Battle Is to Stop Trump From Sabotaging the Count
The White House election endgame is declaring victory before the votes are counted to prevent a full tally. Progressives need a strategy to stop this.
Nov 2, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Donald Trump, Choker in Chief Donald Trump, Choker in Chief
The strange disappearance of Trump’s populist message.
Oct 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer