Do Republicans Know What 'Again' Means?
Monday night, Trump’s supporters suggested that America went to hell under Barack Obama—without ever mentioning what things were like under the Republican who preceded him.
Conventions 2016
The Atlantic's coverage of the Republican and Democratic nominations for the U.S. presidential election
How Do Clevelanders Feel About the RNC?
In this video, The Atlantic asks residents of the blue city what it's like to host the red party's event.
The Chutzpah of Paul Manafort and the Trump Campaign
Donald Trump acts as if he isn’t a regular politician. One sense in which that is true: His political organization is even more mendacious than the lying norm.
The Beauty of Melania Trump
For the Republican presumptive presidential nominee and his wife, attractiveness is the measure of a woman's worth.
The Speech Donald J. Trump Might Give
Imagining what would happen if the Republican candidate uses the same speechwriters as his wife.
The Republicans' Disastrous Day One
The Trump campaign botched the vice-presidential rollout, insulted a key state’s popular governor, saw chaos erupt on the convention floor, and ended with a plagiarism scandal.
Can Univision Swing the 2016 Election?
Univision has established itself as a powerful and influential voice in politics. Republican candidates ignore the network at their own peril.
Melania Trump's Secret Speechwriter: Michelle Obama?
The wife of the Republican nominee apparently borrowed passages from the first lady’s speech at the 2008 Denver Democratic National Convention.
Melania Speaks!
For millions of Americans eager to hear her story, Melania Trump’s speech was perhaps most remarkable for what she didn’t say.
What Anti-Republican Protesters in Cleveland Care About
Far from the action at the Republican National Convention, Trump demonstrators of all political persuasions voiced their concerns for America.