Politics

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The Wannabe Tough-Guy Presidency

A rough-and-tumble icon of masculinity who loves executive power—now, who does that sound like?

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American Fury

For years, experts have warned of a wave of political violence in America. We should prepare for things to get worse before they get better.

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The Harris Gamble

She may be the last best hope, but don’t deny the risks.

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How Is This Going to Work?

I get the argument that a contested nominating process would strengthen the eventual winner, but three weeks of uncertainty can destroy the morale of a campaign, if not the entire party.

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Can Harris Reassemble Obama’s Coalition?

Her path to victory depends on re-creating the sort of electoral coalition that carried the 44th president into the White House.