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July 21, 2016
The Horrible Humbling of Scott Walker
You know all that #NeverTrump talk? #NeverMind, says the intimidated governor.
John Nichols
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July 21, 2016
Ted Cruz Was Not the Hero Republicans Needed
Even worse, did Donald Trump get exactly what he wanted when the convention imploded?
George Zornick
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July 20, 2016
Islamophobes, White Supremacists, and Gays for Trump—the Alt-Right Arrives at the RNC
Pamela Geller, Milo Yiannopoulos, Geert Wilders, Peter Brimelow, Richard Spencer, and a cast of anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim conservatives partied into the night.
Joan Walsh
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July 20, 2016
‘Hillary for Prison’ Has Officially Gone Mainstream
The GOP convention has been one long plea for Hillary Clinton’s incarceration.
George Zornick
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July 20, 2016
Why Dutch Far-Right Extremist Geert Wilders Has Come to Cleveland to Cheer On Donald Trump
Making the rounds at the Republican National Convention, the virulent critic of Islam embraces the Republican nominee’s message and candidacy.
John Nichols
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July 20, 2016
The Republican Reality Show Is in Full Swing
Take care, Republican strategists. If you mount an exclusively anti-Hillary campaign, the Democrats will hit back in kind, and the Donald is a ripe target.
Richard Lingeman
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July 20, 2016
The RNC Stays Focused on Bashing Clinton
Trump’s children are the only convention speakers articulating a positive case for the Republican nominee.
D.D. Guttenplan
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July 20, 2016
Trump Is Officially the GOP Nominee—but Republicans Aren’t Exactly Celebrating
The billionaire has secured the nomination, but Republicans in Cleveland continue to grumble.
John Nichols
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July 19, 2016
The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention
More guns in America means more women will be murdered.
George Zornick
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July 19, 2016
Night 1 of the RNC: When Plagiarism Isn’t Your Worst Problem
Trump’s opening night featured racism, xenophobia, and crude attacks on his enemies. Maybe he’s lucky we’re focusing on his wife’s speech.
Joan Walsh