The RNC Isn't a Convention, It's a Wake
Cleveland is where the GOP as we know it is going to die.
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Donald Trump Says Mike Pence's Support for the Iraq War Doesn't Matter—But Hillary Clinton's Does
Trump misstates his own position on the war, excuses his running mate for an error of judgment he says his opponent wasn't entitled to make.
GOP Convention Speakers Trash Trump
They say he's a "con artist," "narcissist," "bully," and "pathological liar" whose candidacy is "a cancer on conservatism."
Mike Pence's Towering Hypocrisy
Donald Trump would be the kind of president Pence has warned about.
Is the T in Donald Trump's New Campaign Logo Schlonging the P in Pence?
The GOP candidate's new graphic looks an awful lot like a penis.
So Much for the Delusion That Donald Trump Could Be Some Kind of Non-Interventionist
Chooses Mike Pence as VP
It's Official! Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Will Be Donald Trump's Running Mate
Trump's VP pick is a generic Republican. That's the point.
The ACLU Counts the Ways Trump Would Violate Civil Liberties
On immigration, surveillance, torture, and press freedom, Trump's ideas are not just bad-they're unconstitutional.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Regrets" Her Remarks on Donald Trump, But Should She?
A little transparency about the political opinions of Supreme Court justices isn't the worst thing in the world.
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Fear, Feminism, and Freeing the Delegates: Inside a Last-Ditch #NeverTrump Fundraiser
Assembled over classical music and quinoa cups, a group of conservative allies aims to change the course of the presidential election. Or do they?
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Helping Donald Trump
The liberal justice attacks the presumptive GOP nominee.
Meet Mike Pence, Possible Donald Trump Vice President
The Indiana guv is a social conservative, surveillance-state booster, drug warrior...and budget hawk. So where does that leave libertarians? Still #NeverTrump.
Transgender Bathroom Panic Will Help Shape Republican Party Platform
Anti-porn positions remain while free trade support takes a hit.
Does the Market Care Who Wins the White House?
With either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton about to become president, why is the stock market soaring?
We Need a Different, Better Conversation on Race and Public Policy
Blacks and whites are talking past each other instead of connecting. Sadly, there's no reason to think anything will change soon.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg 'Can't Imagine' Trump as President, Says She Wants to See Citizens United and Heller Overturned by Liberal SCOTUS
The liberal justice speaks with The New York Times.
Trump, Clinton, Stein, and Johnson on Drugs
All four presidential candidates say states should be free to legalize marijuana, but they differ on whether that's a good idea.
Gary Johnson: I'll Cut Your Taxes and Save Social Security
LP candidate defends safety net spending but calls for smaller government.
"Hillary Clinton Will Win, But She Doesn't Deserve To"
The former secretary of state may well be the second coming of George H.W. Bush: A time-server with no grasp of the future.
In Donald Trump's America, Freedom From Due-Process Constraints
The GOP candidate expressed envy that Saddam Hussein could "kill terrorists" without due process.
Trump on Dallas Shootout and Police Shootings: Breakdown in Law and Order, 'Senseless, Tragic Deaths'
Clinton to address criminal justice reform tonight
Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Drug Policy
All four say states should be free to legalize pot, but only two say that's a smart policy.
Trump Flip-Flops, Now Supports North Carolina's Transgender Bathroom Regulations
Make America ¯_(?)_/¯ Again.
Trump Meets with Congressional Republicans, Hilarity Ensues
Big fan of Article XII of the Constitution, threatens to start publicly attacking Republican Sen. Jeff Flake.
Trump Is 'Raping' the GOP's Free Trade Agenda
The party should say "no" to Trump's anti-NAFTA tirades.
After the Election, Things Will Get Worse
Clinton vs. Trump the ultimate political race to the bottom.
If Free Trade is Rape as Trump Says, Then He is Leading the Party of Rape
Without the GOP's help, NAFTA would never have passed
Is This Gary Johnson/Bill Weld Spot the Greatest Presidential Ad Ever?
LBJ's Daisy, Nixon's "Crime," Dukakis' "Snoopy" tank ride, you've got competition.
Trump's Terrible Trade Ideas Would Make America Small and Weak
The presumptive GOP nominee is selling an economic fantasy.
Who Can Free Traders Vote for in 2016? Trump, Hillary Are Dead-Set Against It.
Only Libertarian Gary Johnson supports free trade and opposes tariffs, "period."
The Unbearable Triteness of Brexit Commentary
Does everything always have to be about America? Yes, pretty much, if you're an American.
Jon Favreau Defends Obama's Record on Surveillance and Transparency
Obama's former chief speechwriter goes to bat against information leakers.
Surprise: Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton Pledge To Hike Historically High Spending Levels
Only Libertarian Gary Johnson promises to balance budget while reducing outlays.
Don't Believe Any Headline Showing Hillary Clinton with a 12-Point Lead over Donald Trump
Journalists are hyping poll results that look quite different when Gary Johnson is properly included
Gary Johnson: You Can Look at Brexit as a 'Catastrophe' or an 'Opportunity'
Three out of four presidential candidates have made a statement on Brexit.
George Will Leaves the Republican Party over Trump: 'Make sure he loses'
Iconic conservative commentator officially joins the ranks of independents
Trump in Scotland: Would Put UK at 'Front of Line' for Trade Deal, Support Scottish Independence
Says the British "took their country back," just like Americans will
Impotent Gun-Grabbery, Redacted Islam, Deflated Trump, and O.J. All Day: The New Fifth Column
Three-headed podcast argues amongst itself over race, terrorism, and...infrastructure?
Two Kinds of Social Conservatism
Whether Donald Trump is "socially conservative" depends on what sort of social conservatism you mean.
Johnson Polling Solidifies at 9%, Taking 3 Points Each from Clinton, Trump, Other
Libertarian is competitive among independents and Millennials in two new polls, while doing his best to date against a rising Jill Stein
How Trump and Bezos Can Bury the Hatchet
If Donald Trump is the dealmaker he touts himself as, he'll make public peace with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Here's why.
