Republicans

Presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio

It’s the Racism, Stupid It’s the Racism, Stupid

The GOP establishment can’t freak out about Trump now. It’s been playing his game for decades, just more artfully.

Feb 11, 2016 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis.

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

New Hampshire primary

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

Presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio

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

Presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio

Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic

After a year of over-the-top campaigning against Planned Parenthood by Republicans, Bush, and Christie now decry Rubio’s extreme anti-choice stances.

Feb 8, 2016 / John Nichols

President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American

President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American

In the president’s first visit to a US mosque, he condemned the anti-Muslim rhetoric sweeping the Republican presidential campaign.

Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols

Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’

Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’ Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’

While most media finally get to call Trump a loser out loud, Joe and Mika stand by their man.

Feb 3, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Donald Trump flag

Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster

Trump accuses Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucus, but the roots of the GOP’s voter-fraud crusade go much deeper.

Feb 3, 2016 / Ari Berman

Donald Trump greets his fans at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa; Hillary Clinton with supporters at a campaign stop in West Columbia.

South Carolina’s Democratic and Republican Primaries Are Taking Place in Parallel Universes South Carolina’s Democratic and Republican Primaries Are Taking Place in Parallel Universes

And race, as always, is the dividing line.

Feb 3, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan

Senator Ted Cruz

Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon

A looming primary day in the Deep South is a golden opportunity for the Texas Senator.

Feb 2, 2016 / George Zornick

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