What We Know About the Midterm Elections in the United States
The map is biased against Democrats, but it wouldn’t take that much for a Democratic wave to turn into a tsunami.
Republican Party (US)
Unconvinced Germans and Unconservative Republicans
Republicans in the United States have forgotten the meaning of conservatism.
Merkel Pays High Price, Dutch Intervene in Caribbean
Social Democrats will have six ministries in the new German government.
Party of Conspiracy Theorists
Republicans have allowed their party to be taken over by liars and extremists.
Republicans Are Playing with Fire by Disparaging the FBI
When partisans become convinced that institutions are controlled by the other side, they stop listening to them.
Best Takes on the American Federal Government Shutdown
“If you say take it or leave it, you have to be prepared for leave it.”
Two Insights on the Trump Era from David Frum
Republicans are giving up on democracy.
Republicans Stick with Trump Through Scandals. Why?
The president is unpopular. Republicans are down in the polls. Why do they stick together?
Republicans Must Not Abandon the Coasts
Republicans can’t give up on the cities of the East and West Coast — and the cities could use Republican ideas.
What You Need to Know About the Republican Tax Plan
What’s in it, what it means and why Republicans passed it.
How and Why Americans Switch Parties
Views about cultural and demographic change play a big role.
Three Ways Republicans Could Undermine Russia Probe
The president could try to fire Robert Mueller. Republicans try to discredit his investigation.
Trump Repudiated in Alabama Senate Election
College graduates, minorities, young voters and women turned out in droves to defeat Donald Trump’s ally.
Republicans Broke American Politics in These Three Ways
Republicans demonized government, radicalized their voters and created a conservative echo chamber.
Tax Reforms Are a Republican Betrayal
It seems Republicans only care about the debt and about process when Democrats are in power.