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February 2, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Republican Establishment Is Still on the Ropes
Rubio performed well in Iowa, but Ted Cruz’s victory heralds a seismic GOP primary.
February 2, 2016
Elspeth Reeve
Donald Trump just disappointed us for a second time tonight by not throwing a tantrum over losing Iowa.
February 2, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
Ted Cruz wins Iowa. Repeat, Ted Cruz wins Iowa.
February 2, 2016
Elspeth Reeve
These are the best (worst) tweets for American democracy from the Iowa caucuses so far.
February 1, 2016
Clio Chang
If you beat up a protester at Trump’s rally, he’ll cover your legal fees.
February 1, 2016
Elspeth Reeve
There is one small way that Trump vs. Cruz is like Romney vs. Obama in 2012: it’ll test the power of nerds.
February 1, 2016
Elspeth Reeve
Let’s dissect what Match says it knows about the sexual habits of Donald Trump’s voters.
February 1, 2016
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump loves this sign, even though it doesn’t make any sense.
February 1, 2016
Elizabeth Bruenig
Donald Trump’s campaign has spent more on hats than you make in a year. Probably two years.
February 1, 2016
Jeet Heer
Even Sarah Palin admits Donald Trump isn’t very “Christian-y.”
February 1, 2016
Elizabeth Bruenig
Glenn Beck predicts America’s destruction at the hands of God should Trump be elected president.
February 1, 2016
Jamil Smith
Donald Trump: “A story like this could damage my chances.”
February 1, 2016
MagazineBrian Beutler
This Year’s Republican Primary Is a Gamble Seven Years in the Making
Republicans have been demanding an anti-Obama for years—and tonight, they'll begin the process of nominating one.
January 31, 2016
Jeet Heer
Donald Trump takes Iowa pandering to new lows.
January 31, 2016
Jeet Heer
Are Trump and Sanders fueled by a nostalgia for the future?
January 31, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
I can’t believe Donald Trump might actually win this thing.
January 29, 2016
Adam Peck
The official numbers for Donald Trump’s debate sideshow are bleak.
January 29, 2016
Alex Shephard
What if Donald Trump was a cockney geezer?
January 29, 2016
Alex Shephard
A Stephen Colbert-moderated debate between Donald Trump and Donald Trump would be a ratings bonanza.
January 29, 2016
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump is not going to shut up about the ratings of the debate he skipped, which aren’t great.

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