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US Elections 2016

Presidential and congressional elections were held in the United States on November 8. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, who lost to Republican Donald Trump. Republicans defended their majorities in Congress.

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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.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 18, 2015April 20, 2022

Don’t Pay Too Much Attention to Donald Trump

At this point, it doesn’t really matter who is ahead in the polls.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 30, 2015April 20, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 28, 2015November 21, 2021

Republican Candidates Hard to Put in Boxes

The Republican Party’s establishment-versus-grassroots narrative doesn’t really apply anymore.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 28, 2015November 27, 2021

Walker Shrinks from Challenging Republican Orthodoxies

The Wisconsin governor calls himself a fighter, but won’t say anything that might unnerve the right.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 22, 2015November 27, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 21, 2015January 1, 2020

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 13, 2015November 27, 2021

Webb to Remind Democrats of Clinton’s Iraq War Support

Jim Webb is unlikely to beat Hillary Clinton, but he could raise some awkward questions.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 2, 2015November 24, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 30, 2015November 27, 2021

Jindal’s Republican Presidential Candidacy Puzzles Many

The Louisiana governor is running as the sort of populist he denounced two years ago.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 24, 2015November 27, 2021

Conservatives Not Yet Swayed by Sometimes Mundane Bush

Jeb Bush’s optimistic and reform-minded conservatism isn’t inspiring Republican voters yet.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2015April 20, 2022

Clinton Speech Shows Political Center Shifting Left

But she must still come up with new policies.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 14, 2015November 27, 2021

Why Jeb Bush Underwhelmed in Berlin

The Republican’s remarks on Russia were too dovish for his party and too hawkish for many Germans.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2015November 27, 2021

Despite Gaffes, Perry Could Prove Formidable Contender

Unlike the other social conservatives running for president, Rick Perry has actually governed.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 4, 2015January 1, 2020

Don’t Underestimate Mike Huckabee

The former Arkansas governor could split the right-wing vote and energize economic populists.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 6, 2015December 31, 2019

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