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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for September 2015

Science
Trump and Carson think it’s okay to delay vaccines. Doctors say they’re wrong.Trump and Carson think it’s okay to delay vaccines. Doctors say they’re wrong.
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Science

The presidential hopefuls are tapping into the ‘vaccine delayer’ movement

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Ben Carson: Progressive taxation is socialism. Donald Trump: No it isn’t.Ben Carson: Progressive taxation is socialism. Donald Trump: No it isn’t.
Politics

“We’ve had a graduated tax system for many years,” Trump said.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Carly Fiorina’s mic-drop response to Donald Trump’s comment about her looksCarly Fiorina’s mic-drop response to Donald Trump’s comment about her looks
Politics

In her response, Fiorina spoke directly, and exclusively, to women.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Republican debate: Ahmed Mohamed’s clock, and 5 more things to watch forRepublican debate: Ahmed Mohamed’s clock, and 5 more things to watch for
Politics

There’s a lot to keep an eye on — including Jeb Bush’s energy level, Ben Carson’s moment in the spotlight, and Planned Parenthood versus the federal budget.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Donald Trump is much more like Ronald Reagan than the GOP establishment wants to admitDonald Trump is much more like Ronald Reagan than the GOP establishment wants to admit
Politics

Trump has captured the essence of Reaganism: It’s about nostalgia — a future that feels a lot like an imagined utopian past.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Ben Carson has surged into 2nd place behind Trump. Here’s why.Ben Carson has surged into 2nd place behind Trump. Here’s why.
Politics

His message on race is just what Republicans want to hear.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Donald Trump’s brutal and accurate explanation for why cable news is so obsessed with himDonald Trump’s brutal and accurate explanation for why cable news is so obsessed with him
Politics

“It’s very simple business. Very simple.”

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Republican debate 2015: Start time, schedule, and what to expectRepublican debate 2015: Start time, schedule, and what to expect
Politics

Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, and more will face off in the party’s second presidential debate.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
A group of wealthy conservatives is desperate to stop Donald Trump. Here’s why.A group of wealthy conservatives is desperate to stop Donald Trump. Here’s why.
Explainers

Trump’s candidacy is a challenge to conservatives who want big spending cuts and tax cuts for the wealthy.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
This Carly Fiorina ad is the perfect comeback to Donald Trump’s sexist insultsThis Carly Fiorina ad is the perfect comeback to Donald Trump’s sexist insults
Politics

“Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?” Trump said, according to a Rolling Stone report. But Fiorina’s having the last laugh.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Why Bernie Sanders’s rise is more impressive than Donald Trump’sWhy Bernie Sanders’s rise is more impressive than Donald Trump’s
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Politics

#FeeltheBern.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Rick Perry trashed Donald Trump and defended immigrants in his exit speechRick Perry trashed Donald Trump and defended immigrants in his exit speech
Politics

The former Texas governor saved his best for last.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
One quote that perfectly explains the Donald Trump appealOne quote that perfectly explains the Donald Trump appeal
Politics

“I judge him in part by all the people he antagonizes.”

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Trump: Boehner is “very disappointing in terms of his vigor”Trump: Boehner is “very disappointing in terms of his vigor”
Politics

The Donald loves to challenge other men’s energy levels. The House speaker is his latest victim.

By Jonathan Allen
Climate
Sarah Palin wants to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary, has no idea what the job entailsSarah Palin wants to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary, has no idea what the job entails
Climate

Among other problems, she seems to be thinking of the wrong agency.

By Brad Plumer