Putting Trump Into Historical Perspective
A University of Notre Dame historian suspects his movement will dissipate once the billionaire gets bored. By Tom…
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Trump’s Best Bet: Questioning Clinton’s Competence
Research suggests such a line of attack would align with gender stereotypes. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty…
Abandoning the Caucus in Colorado
The Centennial State is considering a major change to how we determine presidential candidates. By Seth Masket The…
Why Trump’s Misogyny Might Finally Sink His Campaign
His debate non-apology will only exacerbate his troubles among a crucial voting block. By Jared Keller Hillary Clinton…
Debriefing the Second Presidential Debate
From ISIS to Goldman Sachs, we’ve got you covered. (Photo: iStockPhoto; Wikimedia Commons; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) Trump’s Likability—or…
Can Trump Win the Second Debate?
The recent history of presidential debates doesn’t bode well for the Republican nominee. By Jared Keller Donald Trump.…
Donald Trump and the Return of Seditious Libel
For the first time since at least Richard Nixon, the leader of one of our major political parties…
Hacking Democracy
The voting system we have in place now does not inspire a great deal of confidence in the…
Is Trump’s Ostentatious Lifestyle Part of His Appeal?
A political scientist compares the Donald to the Great Gatsby. By Tom Jacobs From left: Leonardo DiCaprio as…