2016 Presidential Election Archives

Why Political Compromise Is So Hard

When issues get moralized, making concessions becomes nearly unthinkable.

Beware of his boasting—if it's accurate, we may all be in trouble.

Establishment candidates will from now on have to answer to the long, unforgiving memory of the Internet.

Wondering why Trump is doing so well? Blame yourself.

Presidential hopefuls are wielding religion as a selling point.

Donald Trump wouldn't be the first. But there are important differences between Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2003 campaign and Trump's in 2016.

His push toward right-wing extremism didn't begin with the election.

Data shows Hillary Clinton supporters boast a significantly higher average income than Sanders supporters.

Abortion is important. Immigration too. And the Supreme Court has influence over both of these issues, and many more.

But what you should really want is reform.