In Picking Kaine, Clinton Emphasizes Competence
The Democrat distinguishes herself from Donald Trump by promising intelligent, steady leadership.
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.
Trump Throws Fresh Doubt on NATO Commitment
The Republican equivocates when asked if he would protect allies against Russia.
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.
White Backlash Fueled Donald Trump’s Candidacy
Resentment toward black advancement helps explain why the white underclass supports Donald Trump.
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.
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.
Anti-Trump Delegates Don’t Have the Numbers
Most of the delegates who write the rules for the Republican Party’s nomination are opposed to a change.
Trump Voters Willing to Take Leap in the Dark
Analysis suggests Donald Trump’s policies would do enormous damage to the economy. His supporters don’t care.
Would Clinton Be More Hawkish Than Obama?
A little, argues Fred Kaplan, but she would also continue the incumbent’s policy in many ways.