American Elections Through the Eyes of Foreign Correspondents
“I’m completely mystified,” says one Indian reporter.
Conventions 2016
The Atlantic's coverage of the Republican and Democratic nominations for the U.S. presidential election
Why Immigrant Business Owners Are Conflicted About Trump
Ahead of the Republican National Convention, Cleveland’s Middle Eastern community has mixed feelings about the candidate’s views.
The 19-Year-Old Republican Heading to Cleveland
Drake University student, Westhenry Ioerger, is heading to the party’s national convention to participate as an alternate delegate—though he had hoped to see Ted Cruz as the nominee.
The Republicans Who Are Staying Home From Trump’s Convention
Excuses include “I've got to mow my lawn” and “I’ve got to really do my hair that week.”
Republicans' Last, Doomed Fight Against Donald Trump
An eccentric band of conservatives thought they could make a last stand against the presumptive nominee, but wound up only strengthening Trump as he marches to the nomination next week.
The Security Challenge in Cleveland
The city says its police are ready for the Republican National Convention, but in the year of Trump, everyone is on edge.
It Looks Like Mike Pence
The presumptive Republican nominee is widely reported to have settled upon the Indiana governor as his running mate.