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Politics
Trump Begins the ‘Retribution’ Tour
At the first rally of his 2024 campaign, the former president vowed vengeance. His fans loved it.
How Working-Class White Voters Became the GOP’s Foundation
Republicans now control most of the House seats in districts where the median income trails the national level of nearly $65,000 annually.
Donald Trump Is on the Wrong Side of the Religious Right
Evangelical leaders are abandoning the former president, and his Republican rivals are scrambling to win their support.
Nobody Likes Mike Pence
In focus groups, Republican voters are brutal in their assessment of the former vice president.
The Four Quadrants of American Politics
Why Congress doesn’t work
Nancy Pelosi: ‘Follow the Money’
The former speaker of the House discussed Silicon Valley Bank, January 6 revisionist history, and more in an interview focused on money and greed.
The Topic Biden Keeps Dodging
With the exception of abortion rights, the president is working to downplay or defuse almost all cultural issues.
A Troubling Sign for 2024
The midterms were a welcome reprieve for democracy. But the story of Bill Gates, an Arizona election official, suggests that we might not be so lucky in next year’s presidential election.
