How Did “the” Party Decide on Trump?
Donald Trump seems to defy the theory that “the party decides” presidential contests. How did he do it?
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 Candidacy Divides Republican Office Holders
Some are ready to make peace with the property tycoon, others can’t bring themselves to support him.
Trump Really Is an Extraordinarily Weak Candidate
Be skeptical of anyone who claims the Republican can somehow prevail over Hillary Clinton.
Cruz’ Weaknesses Were Obvious from the Start
The transparency of the senator’s ambitions worked against him from the day he announced his candidacy.
Don’t Heed the Appeals of Trump’s Apologists
A Donald Trump candidacy is too high a price to pay for Republican Party unity or defeating Hillary Clinton.
Clinton Will Struggle to Win Over Coal Country
The deindustrializing Appalachian Mountain states seem tailor-made for Donald Trump.
Trump Seeks Validation for America — And Himself
The Republican candidate promises to lead an America that will be respected in the world again.
Republicans Could Go All the Way to California
Normally an afterthought in presidential politics, California could be decisive for the Republicans this year.
Clinton, Trump Dominate Northeastern Primaries
Five states put Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump closer to the nomination.
Cruz-Kasich Pact to Stop Trump Underwhelms
The two candidates are only dividing up three states and not even calling on their voters to switch.
Republican Party Insiders Reject Rules Change
Republican Party insiders vote down a proposal to change the rules for the nominating convention.
Clinton, Trump Triumph in New York Primaries
For the Democrats, the presidential contest is basically over. The Republican still have a long way to go.
Prospect of Trump Sparks Republican Rules Fight
Some want to change the rules to make it easier to nominate someone other than Donald Trump.
Why the Rules Matter and Why They Don’t
Delegate rules may have helped Donald Trump so far; his supporters will still cry foul when they no longer do.
Some Rubio Delegates Would Be Free Agents
Some of the delegates previously committed to nominating the Floridian could vote for someone else.