Sorry, Richard Nixon
The Watergate scandal forced his resignation 50 years ago. Today, he’d probably have gotten away with it.
Politics
The Walz-Vance Inversion
Both candidates seek to appeal to swing voters as well as their party’s base—but they do so in totally opposite ways.
Having a Chance Has Changed the Democrats
After months of gloom, the prospect of victory has transformed the party faithful.
Progressives Are Excited About Tim Walz. Should They Be?
The left is claiming him as one of its own, but Walz has broken with Democrats in the past.
A Field Guide to the Flags of the Far Right
From Betsy Ross to Trump-Rambo
Kamala Harris’s Lucky Break
The Democratic candidate has great vibes and memes on her side, but she will also have to supply the substance missing from her 2020 campaign.
Trump Is Suddenly Running Scared
From the beginning, the campaign was going his way. Not anymore.
Why Trump Can’t Banish the Weirdos
Whatever Trump says about Project 2025, his ties to it are undeniable.
How Harris Can Tackle the Clinton Factor
Democrats are still traumatized by their loss in 2016. This time, they believe, will be different.
Identity Politics Loses Its Power
Black Lives Matter’s statement on Kamala Harris seems to signal a shift.