Joe Biden

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Cancel the Presidential Debates—Permanently Cancel the Presidential Debates—Permanently

We’d gain precious minutes of our lives that we might otherwise be tempted to waste.

Sep 21, 2020 / Editorial / Ed Burmila

Mark Milley sits in front of a microphone, with Mark Esper beside him

The Military’s Role in a Contested Election The Military’s Role in a Contested Election

Asking the armed forces to decide who won would be the first step on the road to rule by military junta.

Sep 17, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

John McCain sits on stage talking to Danielle Pletka

Biden Republicans Are a Political Illusion Biden Republicans Are a Political Illusion

The Democrats have tried hard to gain the love of disaffected conservatives—but now face diminishing returns.

Sep 16, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Poll workers

It’s Going to Be a Long November It’s Going to Be a Long November

A game plan for every election outcome this year. 

Sep 15, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

12 year-old Brayden Harrington stands on stage with Joe Biden at a campaign rally

Our Stutter: Joe Biden, Brayden Harrington—and Me Our Stutter: Joe Biden, Brayden Harrington—and Me

Joe Biden’s narrative about conquering his stammer might be true for him. That doesn’t mean it should be imposed on the rest of us.

Sep 10, 2020 / Barry Yeoman

A closeup image of Donald Trump standing in front of a microphone

Trump’s Fake Anti-War Posturing Works for Him Trump’s Fake Anti-War Posturing Works for Him

Democrats have ceded opposition to the military-industrial complex to a belligerent fraud.

Sep 9, 2020 / Jeet Heer

How the Biden Campaign Can Turn Trump’s ‘Strength’ Into a Weakness

How the Biden Campaign Can Turn Trump’s ‘Strength’ Into a Weakness How the Biden Campaign Can Turn Trump’s ‘Strength’ Into a Weakness

Too many Americans still give Trump unwarranted credit for the economy.

Sep 9, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment

Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment

This is time when a moral voice is needed, not a cynical one.

Sep 9, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Trump’s Vile Military Comments Are a Window Into His Soul

Trump’s Vile Military Comments Are a Window Into His Soul Trump’s Vile Military Comments Are a Window Into His Soul

As disturbing as they are, Trump’s dismissals of dead soldiers as “losers” are more about personality than politics.

Sep 7, 2020 / Jeet Heer

A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden

A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden

Instead of portraying Biden as “a savior,” the United Electrical union argues for beating Trump and then pressuring the Democrats.

Sep 5, 2020 / John Nichols

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