Rubio Is the Last Hurrah of Bush Republicanism
Let’s dispel with this fiction that Marco Rubio represents the future of the Republican Party.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Something Is Rotten in the Republican Party
The fact that Jeb Bush didn’t get far in the Republican contest is an indictment of what his party has become.
South Carolina Reduces Republican Contest to Three
Only Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio can now stop Donald Trump becoming the Republican Party’s nominee.
Clinton Puts Campaign Back on Track in Nevada
The former secretary of state’s first outright victory confirms that she is still faraway the favorite for the nomination.
EU Referendum Divides Britain Along Blue-Red Lines
Europe’s culture war will manifest itself in Britain’s EU referendum campaign.
Cameron Announces EU Referendum, Party Divided
Conservatives are split on whether to leave or remain in the EU.
Americans Don’t Need to Trust Clinton to Vote for Her
A candidate’s perceived competence and the national conditions matter more than trustworthiness.
Cameron Claims “Special Status” for Britain at Summit
The prime minister emerges from Brussels with a deal to keep Britain in the EU.
Will Jeb Bush Make His Last Stand in South Carolina?
The former Florida governor may be running out of time to prove to Republicans that he is a viable contender.
Trump Ruining Republican Brand with Hispanics
Nearly one in two Hispanic voters in the United States now see the Republican Party as hostile to them.
Rubio on the Verge of Victory Once Again
The Florida senator is always one moment away from victory. Maybe South Carolina will be different.
Turkey Blames Syrian Kurds, Russia for Ankara Bombing
Turkey accuses a Syrian rebel group for the attacks in its capital and holds Russia responsible as well.
Israel Unfreezes Relations with EU After Labeling Row
Israel resumes talks after failing to persuade the EU to reverse its rules for products from the West Bank.
Europe’s Political Center Is Holding Just Fine
Critics assume Europe’s mainstream parties are incapable of change when they are nothing if not flexible.
Leaders Seek to Uphold Rules-Based Order in Asia
American and ASEAN leaders support a rules-based order. China deploys missiles.