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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for August 2015

Politics
Donald Trump exposes Jeb Bush’s problem: the GOP doesn’t want a bland political insiderDonald Trump exposes Jeb Bush’s problem: the GOP doesn’t want a bland political insider
Politics

Republicans love an outsider with star power. That’s not Jeb Bush.

By Jonathan Allen
Polyarchy
The populism that Trump taps is real, and a real problem for other RepublicansThe populism that Trump taps is real, and a real problem for other Republicans
Polyarchy

When Trump speaks out both against immigration and against fellow Republicans who want to cut Social Security, he’s speaking out for a lot people.

By Lee Drutman
Politics
Donald Trump is forcing other Republicans to say things they’ll regret about immigrationDonald Trump is forcing other Republicans to say things they’ll regret about immigration
Politics

For months, they avoided saying anything specific enough to torpedo their chances with Latino voters. No longer.

By Dara Lind
Politics
I read Donald Trump’s immigration plan, and it’s even crueler than I expectedI read Donald Trump’s immigration plan, and it’s even crueler than I expected
Politics

This would be a disaster for immigrants if it were enacted. But it’s a disaster for the Republican Party even if it’s not.

By Ezra Klein
Explainers
Donald Trump’s immigration plan, explainedDonald Trump’s immigration plan, explained
Explainers

Trump takes a surprisingly hard line on legal immigration. And yes, he really would make Mexico pay for that border wall.

By Dara Lind
Politics
7 ways the latest Fox poll is the Republican establishment’s worst nightmare7 ways the latest Fox poll is the Republican establishment’s worst nightmare
Politics

It starts with Trump, but it actually gets way worse.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The Republican Party doesn’t want to believe its voters agree with Trump. But they do.The Republican Party doesn’t want to believe its voters agree with Trump. But they do.
Politics

Trump’s secret weapon is that he can hold positions Republican voters agree with but the GOP establishment suppresses.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
The horrible contradiction at the heart of Donald Trump’s immigration planThe horrible contradiction at the heart of Donald Trump’s immigration plan
Politics

He wants mass deportation, but he isn’t willing to deal with the inhumane consequences.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Donald Trump is the perfect “moderate”Donald Trump is the perfect “moderate”
Politics

Trump’s campaign is a window into what political moderates are actually like, rather than what Washington wishes they were like.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
2016 Republicans may start heading for the exits. That’s good for Donald Trump.2016 Republicans may start heading for the exits. That’s good for Donald Trump.
Politics

— and 9 more things to know today.

By Jonathan Allen
Culture
Want to know why Donald Trump is succeeding? Look to Survivor.Want to know why Donald Trump is succeeding? Look to Survivor.
Culture

The presidential candidate’s greatest strength is just how unflappable he is. He learned that in reality TV.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Donald Trump characterizes Bernie Sanders as “weak,” “disgusting,” and a “disgrace”Donald Trump characterizes Bernie Sanders as “weak,” “disgusting,” and a “disgrace”
Politics

Donald Trump suggests he or his staff would physically fight off Black Lives Matter protesters.

By German Lopez
Politics
What if the Republican Party can’t stop Donald Trump?What if the Republican Party can’t stop Donald Trump?
Politics

Republicans should be terrified right now.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Watch Fox’s Megyn Kelly respond to Donald Trump’s trollingWatch Fox’s Megyn Kelly respond to Donald Trump’s trolling
Politics

— and 9 more things to know to start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Think the debate knocked Donald Trump out of first place? Ha.Think the debate knocked Donald Trump out of first place? Ha.
Politics

Four new polls show him still going strong.

By Andrew Prokop