Trumpism Hastens Orange County's Shift From Red to Blue
By careening towards populism, the GOP handed over to the Democrats modern, growing, diverse and prosperous suburbs such as Orange County.
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Republican Senators Urge McConnell to Act on Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Supporters are concerned about the bill's future if it doesn't pass this year.
The Republican Tax Cuts Were a Political Failure. What Does That Mean for a Party That Agrees on Little Else?
The GOP needs a new theory of government.
Don't Count on Americans Hating Each Other Any Less Post-Midterms
Baffled by and fearful of each other, the political tribes remain consumed by loathing and dedicated to total victory.
Mitch McConnell Touts Wild Spending Bills as 'Bipartisan' Accomplishments
Should the Senate majority leader really be celebrating more reckless spending?
Maine's GOP Congressman Sues to Stop Ranked-Choice Voting
Bruce Poliquin is currently ahead. But a new requirement that he get a majority vote could unseat him.
The Meaning of the Midterms: They Solve Nothing, Mean Nothing
No blue wave, no "Trump bump." We're still waiting for politics to catch up with a world of increased individual autonomy.
Democrats Did Better Than Early Election Results Revealed: Reason Roundup
Plus: The FDA will ban flavored e-cigarette sales at most places, and Chris Christie is being floated as Jeff Sessions' replacement.
After the Midterms, Trumpism Is the Dominant Force in the GOP
The Trumpening of the Republican Party continues apace. What will principled conservatives do now that it's clear they have no home in the GOP?
President Trump Credits Himself for Republicans' Performance in the Midterms
But a few of Tuesday's big races indicate he did more harm than good.
Ex-Nevada Brothel Owner Dennis Hof Wins Assembly Seat Despite Being Dead
He's not the first dead person to win an election.
Menendez Campaign Thanks Trump for Endorsing GOP Challenger
It's unorthodox, but it makes sense.
A Midterm Vote Against Trump and Against Collectivism: Reason Roundup
Plus: Russian bots still stirring election fears and social media growth in U.S. is flat.
Control of the Senate Could Depend on These 10 Races
Plus, a Gary Johnson honorable mention.
If You Want Political Violence To End, Make Politics Less Important
Even when Americans don't love their political allies, they hate their opponents.
De Niro and Biden Latest Targets of Suspected Pipe Bombs: Reason Roundup
Some conservatives are calling it a political stunt cooked up by Democrats. Democrats blame Trump's rhetoric. Trump blames the media.
Republicans Whip Up Pre-Midterm Fears With Lies About Invading Migrant Caravan: Reason Roundup
Plus: Trump condemns poor cover-up of Saudi journalist killing and Houston compromises on sex robots.
Trump Talks "Illegals" While Promising Impossible Tax Cuts at Ted Cruz Rally: Reason Roundup
Meanwhile, Alex Jones yells at horseshit.
Calls for Revoking Susan Collins' Honorary Degree Over Kavanaugh Vote Show How Sad Politics Have Become
It's misguided to politicize something as non-controversial as an honorary degree.
Taylor Swift and Kanye West Divide American Politics Again
Imma let you finish, but the Tay and Ye beef is the best political lesson of all time.
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Kavanaugh for Supreme Court, With a Twist
Sen. Lindsey Graham had the quote of the day: "I think I know what happened."
Republicans Attack Democrats, Not Ford, Following Her Testimony Against Brett Kavanaugh
We didn't get another Anita Hill hearing. Let's consider that a small silver lining.
A Polarized America? Not Quite
Independents now make up a plurality of the public.
Debate: Libertarians Should Work Within the Two-Party System
Or is the L.P. our best bet for making a difference?
The Texas GOP is Trying to Beat Beto O'Rourke by Accusing Him of Being Too Cool
Texas Republicans invoke band membership and dyeing one's hair in outdated character attacks.
Virginia Republican Announces Senate Campaign to Protest Corey Stewart
"If you surround yourself with white supremacists and Nazis, then you're telling me that you're one of them," Winsome Sears tells Reason.
Eric Brakey, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine, Endorses Gary Johnson
The former Ron Paul delegate, current state senator, and underdog to unseat independent Angus King says Johnson "would be one of the best U.S. senators."
California Democrats Call for In-N-Out Boycott
Don't let the chair of the California Democrat Party catch you donating $25,000 to the GOP.
No Matter Who Wins the Midterms, Brace for More Conflict
Many Americans don't care about who is right or wrong; they only care about crushing political enemies.
Upsets in Florida, Business as Usual in Arizona, and No Clear Answers About Future Elections
A Trump loyalist, a Bernie-backed progressive, and lots of moderates were victorious. It's hard to create an overarching narrative out of that.
Conservatives Would Use Mollie Tibbetts' Murder To Build the Police State They Once Denounced
As with school shootings, terrible events breed really bad policy ideas.
Resurgent White Nationalism Needs Hearty, Conservative Rebuke
The Republican Party should take a more forceful and public stand on behalf of freedom and opportunity for all.
Congressman Launches His Yacht in the Swamp
Rep. Vern Buchanan bought a yacht with a giant loan from a foreign bank that lobbied heavily in favor of tax reform.
Kris Kobach's Primary Fight Shows a GOP Still Obsessed With Immigration Fantasies
The two major parties continue their sorting into democratic socialists on the left and Mercantilist nativists to the right.
Republican Candidates Would Rather Campaign on Fear Than Tax Cuts
"We wish it got the pitch forks out and it doesn't."
Glenn Jacobs, Professional Wrestler and Libertarian, Wins His Race for Mayor
Burn victim. Demon. Half-brother to The Undertaker. Knox County Mayor.
Candidate and Daughter Build Trump's Border Wall in Cringeworthy Campaign Ad
The ad also shows Ron DeSantis reading to his son from The Art of the Deal and teaching his daughter to say "make America great again."
On Taxpayer-Funded Trip, Trump Says: 'Vote Republican'
He isn't the first president to do something like this. But it would be nice if he'd be the last.
House Republicans Want Permanent Tax Cuts They Can't Pay For
GOP legislators released their "Tax Reform 2.0" proposal, which aims to make last year's tax cuts permanent, adding trillions to the $21 trillion debt.
George Will Is Worried About 'The Big Flinch'—And You Should Be Too!: Podcast
Americans are recoiling "against the churning of an open society, against the spontaneous order that is the alternative to statism." That ain't gonna end well.
Jim Jordan Says He's Running for Speaker of the House
The Ohio Republican is running despite allegations that he ignored sexual abuse claims as an assistant coach at Ohio State.
Trump Says 'Shadow-Banning' Conservatives on Twitter Is 'Illegal,' Promises Investigation
Trump used Twitter to blast Twitter for allegedly censoring several prominent conservative leaders.
Twitter 'Shadow Bans' Affect Some Conservative Leaders but Not Their Liberal Counterparts
Devin Nunes gets the Richard Spencer treatment.
Rep. Thomas Massie on Shakedowns, Cronyism—and Why He's Sticking With the GOP
"I didn't come to Washington to make friends."
McConnell Admits U.S. May Be in 'Early Stages' of Trade War
But will Congress act to rein in Trump?
Hey, Progressives and Conservatives: You're Stuck With Each Other
So long as anything resembling legitimate elections continue to be held, no political coalition will gain a permanent lock on the future.
