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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for August 2015

Politics
Donald Trump made one shockingly insightful comment during the first GOP debateDonald Trump made one shockingly insightful comment during the first GOP debate
Politics

“I gave to many people. ... When I need something from them, two years later, three years later, I call them. They are there for me.”

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Here are all Donald Trump’s insults to women that Megyn Kelly asked aboutHere are all Donald Trump’s insults to women that Megyn Kelly asked about
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It’s hardly a complete list of all his misogynistic statements.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Donald Trump: Single-payer “works well in Canada”Donald Trump: Single-payer “works well in Canada”
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The businessman gave Canada’s health-care system a surprising compliment at the Republican primary debate on Thursday night.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Basically everything in Donald Trump’s immigration answer was wrongBasically everything in Donald Trump’s immigration answer was wrong
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Politics

Take every claim he made, and just think of the opposite of that.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Donald Trump said it’s okay to call women “fat pigs, dogs, slobs, and disgusting animals”Donald Trump said it’s okay to call women “fat pigs, dogs, slobs, and disgusting animals”
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Politics
Donald Trump starts the Republican debate by refusing to rule out a third-party runDonald Trump starts the Republican debate by refusing to rule out a third-party run
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7 things to watch for in tonight’s Republican presidential debate7 things to watch for in tonight’s Republican presidential debate
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All eyes will be on 10 Republican candidates as they spar over everything from Medicaid and immigration to LGBTQ rights.

By Jonathan Allen
Climate
Since President Trump is inevitable, let’s look at his views on climate and en—oh god whySince President Trump is inevitable, let’s look at his views on climate and en—oh god why
Climate

It’s just as bad as you think it’s gonna be.

By David Roberts
Politics
This was supposed to be the strongest GOP field in decades. Yet Donald Trump is leading itThis was supposed to be the strongest GOP field in decades. Yet Donald Trump is leading it
Politics

What Donald Trump’s rise says about the weakness of the GOP field.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
It’s okay to keep not taking Donald Trump seriouslyIt’s okay to keep not taking Donald Trump seriously
Politics

His lead in the polls is much less impressive than it looks.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The media’s 5 stages of grief over Donald TrumpThe media’s 5 stages of grief over Donald Trump
Politics

We began in denial. It’s time for acceptance.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Donald Trump: “Waterboarding doesn’t sound very severe”Donald Trump: “Waterboarding doesn’t sound very severe”
Politics

The leader in the Republican primary field says he would be “very strong” on interrogation techniques if he wins the presidency.

By Jonathan Allen