Donald Trump, the Most Dangerous Face in the Republican Crowd Donald Trump, the Most Dangerous Face in the Republican Crowd
Like “Lonesome” Rhodes, the lead character in Elia Kazan’s great 1957 movie about demagogy, Trump is a case study of narcissism and megalomania run amok.
Feb 12, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky
Does the Rise of Trump and Sanders Turn What We Know About American Elections Upside Down? Does the Rise of Trump and Sanders Turn What We Know About American Elections Upside Down?
The 2016 election has flummoxed pundits. Is it upending political science, too?
Feb 12, 2016 / Joshua Holland
Big GOP Donors Are to Blame for Their Party’s Clown-Car Primary Big GOP Donors Are to Blame for Their Party’s Clown-Car Primary
In another era, the “establishment” might be coalescing around a single candidate, and attacking Trump and Cruz. But there is no single Republican “establishment” today.
Feb 11, 2016 / Joshua Holland
Why There Will Be No New New Deal Why There Will Be No New New Deal
Our political culture has always relied on Trump-style fear and loathing. The Roosevelt era is the exception that proves the rule.
Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’ Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’
His mistake was embarrassing, but understandable.
Feb 10, 2016 / Leslie Savan
New Hampshire Chooses the Worst Possible Outcome for the GOP New Hampshire Chooses the Worst Possible Outcome for the GOP
All Republican elites wanted from New Hampshire was a clear alternative to Trump and Cruz. They didn’t get it.
Feb 10, 2016 / John Nichols
Why Haven’t Republicans Talked About Guns in New Hampshire? Why Haven’t Republicans Talked About Guns in New Hampshire?
Ted Cruz is probably winning the gun primary, but it has not been a huge factor.
Feb 9, 2016 / George Zornick
5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary 5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary
New Hampshire primaries are not always conclusive. But here are tips for assessing them.
Feb 9, 2016 / John Nichols
Heading Into New Hampshire, Republicans Are a Hot Mess Heading Into New Hampshire, Republicans Are a Hot Mess
Donald Trump gets uglier, and establishment savior Marco Rubio melts down.
Feb 9, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio
The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.
Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols