Your Third-Party Statement Is Not Worth Trump
Not voting for Hillary Clinton in November only makes it more likely that Donald Trump wins.
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Clinton-Trump Debates Unlikely to Change Many Voters’ Minds
The presidential debates reinforce voters’ perceptions of the candidates. They seldom change them.
Mussolini on Fifth Avenue: Donald Trump’s Fascist Tendencies
The Republican candidate has more than a few things in common with the worst leaders in European history.
The Long, Short and Medium of the Syrian Peace Deal
Russia and the United States have short-, medium- and long-term interests in pacifying Syria.
Rodrigo Duterte and the Geopolitics of Insulting the American President
Different leaders have different reasons for insulting the American president. Often, it’s a sign of weakness.
Trump Disparages Generals, Admires Putin
The Republican calls America’s military leaders “embarrassing” and voices his admiration for Vladimir Putin.
Clinton’s Plan to Control Drug Prices Seems Like an Overreach
There are more incremental ways in which the United States could put a dent in high drug prices.
Gabriel Sacrifices TTIP to Save Trade Deal with Canada
The German hopes to save a treaty with Canada by pulling the plug on trade talks with America.
Americans Love Elections. Why Not Have More?
Americans vote on everything but usually don’t have a lot of choice. Here is a way to change that.
Trump Enabling Far-Right Takeover of Republican Party: Clinton
The Democrat lambastes her opponent for giving the “paranoid fringe” a national megaphone.
Republicans in Congress Have Actually Achieved a Lot
The myth that Republicans in Congress have stabbed their voters in the back needs to be put to rest.
Why “Fundamentals” Are Irrelevant in This Election
Normally, economic conditions are a good indicator of who will win the White House. Not this year.
Conservatives Come to Terms with What They’ve Done
Some right-wing commentators are owning up to their responsibility for the rise of Donald Trump.
Trump Supporters Haven’t Been Hurt by Immigration or Trade
It’s not that the Republican’s supporters are worse off. It’s that their lives haven’t improved in a long time.
In Politics, the Triple Crown Is Even More Elusive
It’s unusual for either major party to control all three branches of government in the United States.
