So Much for the “Vanguard” of American Conservatism
Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal, Scott Walker and Mitch Daniels were once the future of the Republican Party.
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Trump Critics and Russia Hawks Have Change of Heart
Lindsey Graham and Rand Paul were once clear-eyed about Donald Trump and Russia. What changed?
This Is What They Voted For
Republicans don’t care about the crimes and corruption surrounding Donald Trump.
Republicans Are Killing Market-Based Health Care in America
By sabotaging Obamacare, Republicans are giving Democrats no choice but to push for government-run health care.
Two-Party System Leaves Anti-Trump Republicans in the Lurch
As the Republican Party becomes statist, small-government conservatives have nowhere to go.
Midterm Elections Likely to Deepen Blue-Red Divide in America
Democrats are the party of the cities and diversity. Republicans are the party of the left behind.
Republicans Believe in Nothing But Trump
Republicans once took a hard line against Russia. Now they applaud Trump for kowtowing to Putin.
Four Theories for Rise of Nativism and Trump
Those who want to deradicalize the Republican Party and defeat Trump need to figure out which played the bigger role.
Establishment-Backed Candidates Prevail in Primaries
Democrats and Republicans backed by their respective party organizations do well.
Study Turns Conventional Wisdoms About American Politics on Its Head
Donald Trump is not remaking the Republican Party in his image. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders voters had few ideological differences.
Macron’s Priorities for Trump, Tillerson’s Disastrous Tenure
Emmanuel Macron is unlikely to convince the American to stay in the Iran nuclear deal.
Ryan Joins Exodus of House Republicans
Paul Ryan’s retirement sends a terrible message to Republican Party actors: that he expects them to lose in November.
Republicans End Russia Probe, Italian Democrats Choose Opposition
Republicans put party before country and refuse to investigate Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
Le Pen Unveils New Name, Trump Toes NRA Line
Marine Le Pen rebrands her far-right party. Donald Trump fears the gun lobby after all.
The Party Can Still Decide
2016 was an unusual year. American party elites still play an outsized role in nominating contests.