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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for December 2015

Polyarchy
What if Donald Trump becomes president?What if Donald Trump becomes president?
Polyarchy

Most likely, the damage Trump could do is pretty limited, because the powers of the presidency are pretty limited.

By Lee Drutman
Politics
Republican reactions to San Bernardino changed a lot after learning a shooter was MuslimRepublican reactions to San Bernardino changed a lot after learning a shooter was Muslim
Politics

Ted Cruz before: “Our prayers are with the victims.” Ted Cruz after: “We’re at a time of war.”

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Donald Trump’s speech to Republican Jews was filled with anti-Semitic stereotypesDonald Trump’s speech to Republican Jews was filled with anti-Semitic stereotypes
Politics

“Is there anyone in this room who doesn’t negotiate deals? Probably more than any room I’ve ever spoken.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The Koch brothers are afraid to take on Donald TrumpThe Koch brothers are afraid to take on Donald Trump
Politics

They don’t need the headache.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The real reason the media is rising up against Donald TrumpThe real reason the media is rising up against Donald Trump
Politics

He is threatening their long-held illusions about themselves.

By David Roberts