Walker’s Sensible Plan to Replace Obamacare
The Wisconsin governor’s plan to repeal and replace the Democratic health reforms has some good ideas in it.
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Republicans Need to Be the Party of the Middle Class
To win back the presidency, Republicans need to speak the language of the American middle class.
Don’t Pay Too Much Attention to Donald Trump
At this point, it doesn’t really matter who is ahead in the polls.
Paul May Be Down But His Movement Is Not Out
Republicans would waste an opportunity to broaden their base by spurning Rand Paul’s supporters.
Republican Candidates Hard to Put in Boxes
The Republican Party’s establishment-versus-grassroots narrative doesn’t really apply anymore.
Americans Losing Trust in Republicans on Foreign Policy
Traditionally a strong suit of the right, Democrats are now trusted more to conduct America’s foreign policy.
Walker Shrinks from Challenging Republican Orthodoxies
The Wisconsin governor calls himself a fighter, but won’t say anything that might unnerve the right.
John Kasich: A Serious Candidate, Unlikely to Win
The governor of Ohio is a serious candidate. But he’s virtually unknown outside his home state.
Some in the Republican Party Are Ready to Move On
There are Republicans who are committed to winning elections again. There may not be enough.
Scott Walker: Strong on Paper, Weak on Closer Inspection
Scott Walker is a better candidate than most. But he still represents a party that is struggling to adjust.
Bruised Chris Christie Joins Republican Presidential Race
The New Jersey governor has lost much of his shine since he first appeared on the national stage.
American Gays Can Find Hypocrisy in Both Parties
Democrats suddenly all support gay marriage. Republicans throw out the Constitution.
Jindal’s Republican Presidential Candidacy Puzzles Many
The Louisiana governor is running as the sort of populist he denounced two years ago.
Conservatives Not Yet Swayed by Sometimes Mundane Bush
Jeb Bush’s optimistic and reform-minded conservatism isn’t inspiring Republican voters yet.
Why Jeb Bush Underwhelmed in Berlin
The Republican’s remarks on Russia were too dovish for his party and too hawkish for many Germans.