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July 28, 2016
Brian Beutler
Obama Bets on America to Save Democracy Again
This isn't about preserving his legacy. It's much bigger than that.
July 28, 2016
Jeet Heer
Welcome to the New Party of Lincoln
President Obama and the Democratic Party opened their arms to Republicans—without compromising their liberal values.
July 28, 2016
Alex Shephard
President Obama just delivered the most convincing argument for why Donald Trump can’t be president.
July 27, 2016
Clio Chang
Is Barack Obama going to go after Donald Trump at the DNC tonight?
July 27, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump soliciting a Russian hack against Hillary Clinton, in perspective.
July 27, 2016
Jeet Heer
Bill Clinton Has Learned How to Be a Supportive Spouse
He humanized Hillary to counter the Republican caricatures.
July 26, 2016
Brian Beutler
Tfw nobody will vouch for your competence except Omarosa.
July 26, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
The Clintons came through for the Obamas in 2012. Last night Michelle Obama returned the favor.
July 26, 2016
Steven Cohen
Michelle Obama’s speech was probably the best Democratic National Convention speech we’ll get.
July 22, 2016
Steven Cohen
There is still no end in sight for Barack Obama’s other, other war.
July 20, 2016
Brian Beutler
Mitch McConnell forgot that the perpetual Supreme Court vacancy is all about high-minded principle.
July 19, 2016
Brian Beutler
This mashup of Melania Trump reading text plagiarized from Michelle Obama is incredibly damaging.
July 18, 2016
Clio Chang
Day one of the RNC is full of scandalmongers who believe Hillary belongs in prison and Obama’s a Muslim.
July 18, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Trump campaign is a disorganized mess so brace yourself for four days of #Eastwooding.
July 13, 2016
David Dayen
Obama’s Big Flip-Flop to Save Obamacare
A public option for the Affordable Care Act is back on the table.
July 12, 2016
Alex Shephard
Barack Obama and George W. Bush subtly addressed Donald Trump in Dallas.
July 12, 2016
Brian Beutler
George W. Bush forgets where he is, dances jovially to “Battle Hymn of the Republic” at Dallas police memorial.
July 7, 2016
Scott Lemieux
Why Did Obama Do So Well at the Supreme Court?
A look back at the court's major decisions in the Obama era—and what it means for the Court's future.
July 6, 2016
Brian Beutler
A Ticket Only a Democrat Could Love
Newt Gingrich’s place on Donald Trump’s VP shortlist is both hilarious and revealing.
July 6, 2016
Clio Chang
America’s longest war just got longer.

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