Democrats and Non-Trump Republicans Share Views
On immigration and trade, anti-Trump Republicans have more in common with the other party than their own.
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Mindless Republican Tough Talk Reaches New Low
Right-wing rhetoric on security has severed any relation with reality in favor of pure and uncontrolled emotion.
Pence Can Make a Mistake, Clinton Can’t: Trump
The Republican forgives his vice presidential candidate for his Iraq War vote, but not Hillary Clinton.
Republican Party Comes Unhinged at Trump’s Convention
Speakers whip up fear and hate while anti-Trump forces are drowned out by what they describe as “brownshirts”.
Trump’s Business Past Reveals Worrying Character Traits
If Donald Trump governed the way he’s run his businesses, his administration would be a disaster.
Britain to the Back of the Queue? Maybe Not
Perhaps America and Britain could use a doomed transatlantic trade pact as a template for their own treaty?
White Backlash Fueled Donald Trump’s Candidacy
Resentment toward black advancement helps explain why the white underclass supports Donald Trump.
If Assad Captures Aleppo, Then What for the West?
Neither Turkey nor the United States will panic if Aleppo falls. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, might.
Trump Whips Supporters Into Frenzy Over Black Protests
The Republican risks deepening racial divisions in America with his careless rhetoric about black protests.
Convention Looks Unlikely to Deny Trump Nomination
A last-ditch attempt to change the rules does not appear to have enough support.
Hillary Clinton and America’s Need for a Female Victory
Donald Trump represents the sort of stereotypically male qualities that American politics can do without.
Dallas Police Chief States the Obvious About Open Carry
When everybody has guns, it’s hard for the police to tell the good guys from the bad.
Republicans Are In No Position to Criticize Obama on Europe
Barack Obama’s European policy hasn’t been spotless, but Republicans have no credibility here.
Hillary Clinton’s Email Non-Story Is Finally Over
Some rightwingers will never let this go, but we can.
The Train Wreck That Is Donald Trump’s Campaign
It seems the Republican candidate can’t go a day without saying something stupid or offensive.