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Republican Civil War

Republicans Stick with Trump Through Scandals. Why?

The president is unpopular. Republicans are down in the polls. Why do they stick together?

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 16, 2018November 27, 2021

How Significant Is Latest Republican Criticism of Trump?

George W. Bush, John McCain, Bob Corker and Jeff Flake don’t mince words. But they have nothing to lose.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 25, 2017November 27, 2021

Trump Declares War on Republicans. Will Republicans Fight Back?

Some are pushing back, but most Republicans fear they would lose a fight with the president.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 11, 2017November 27, 2021
Donald Trump

Trump Is Taking Over Republican Party, Making Realignment More Likely

Most Republicans support the president, but a large minority puts the party first. That could portend a political realignment.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 25, 2017November 27, 2021
Texans Republican National Convention Saint Paul Minnesota

The Many Scenarios of a Republican Civil War

The business wing could prevail. America Firsters could split the right-wing vote. Or libertarians could spot an opportunity.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlSeptember 22, 2017December 2, 2021

Trump Would Win a Republican Civil War

Donald Trump is unpopular, but Republicans in Congress have even less support.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 24, 2017November 27, 2021

Republicans Must Start to Wonder: What Has Trump Done for Them?

Other than winning the presidency and putting a conservative on the Supreme Court, Donald Trump has only hurt his party.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 31, 2017November 27, 2021

Resistance to Trump Is Making Strange Bedfellows

“Moderate” Republicans are not reining in the president. Democrats need to ally with the purists on the right.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 18, 2017November 30, 2021

What Will It Take for Republicans to Turn on Trump?

Berating allies? Firing the director of the FBI? Sharing classified information with the Russians?

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 16, 2017November 27, 2021

Toxic Trump Doomed to Disappoint Supporters

The president’s agenda is as vast as his political acumen is lacking. This is a recipe for disaster.

Steve KellerSteve KellerApril 6, 2017November 27, 2021

Trump Ignores Reluctant Conservative Supporters at His Peril

Democrats and independents already disapprove of the president. Now he must worry about Republicans.

Steve KellerSteve KellerApril 2, 2017November 27, 2021

Don’t Count on Republicans in Congress to Tame Trump

Republican lawmakers allowed Donald Trump to humiliate them. We can’t put our hopes in them.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 10, 2016November 27, 2021
Donald Trump

After Trump’s Defeat, Republicans Must Purge His Insurgents

Republicans need to slay the monster they have created or cede the center ground to Democrats.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 4, 2016November 27, 2021
American voters Davidson North Carolina

Trump Accelerates Trends That Could Realign Parties

Democrats are trading one type of white voter for another while Latinos flee the Republican Party in droves.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 19, 2016November 24, 2021

How Can Ryan Possibly Believe Trump Should Be President?

The House leader says he can no longer defend Donald Trump, but he still supports the Republican nominee.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 11, 2016November 27, 2021

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