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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for October 2016

Politics
The 150 top Republicans (and counting) who won’t support Donald Trump for presidentThe 150 top Republicans (and counting) who won’t support Donald Trump for president
Politics

More and more high-profile Republicans are breaking their silence.

By Tara Golshan and Sarah Frostenson
Climate
What a liberal sociologist learned from spending five years in Trump’s AmericaWhat a liberal sociologist learned from spending five years in Trump’s America
Climate

A look at the “deep story” behind anti-government hostility in Louisiana.

By Brad Plumer
Donald Trump
Trump in 2014: “I don’t like to analyze myself because I might not like what I see”Trump in 2014: “I don’t like to analyze myself because I might not like what I see”
Donald Trump

No wonder he surrounds himself with sycophants.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Bernie defended Clinton on her leaked emails — but he couldn’t resist taking one shotBernie defended Clinton on her leaked emails — but he couldn’t resist taking one shot
Politics

“The way they do politics is very different.”

By Jeff Stein
The Big Idea
6 reasons for the left to feel optimistic this election season6 reasons for the left to feel optimistic this election season
The Big Idea

The campaign exposed ugly currents in American politics. But Donald Trump may be headed for a McGovern-level defeat.

By Corey Robin
Politics
Tim Kaine’s feminismTim Kaine’s feminism
Politics

The way Tim Kaine wants to model masculinity is as far from Trump as you can imagine.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Trump’s popularity with evangelicals is a disaster for the religious rightTrump’s popularity with evangelicals is a disaster for the religious right
Politics

A cautionary tale for leaders who claim to speak for the “values voter.”

By Dara Lind
Culture
How Pepe the frog and Dilbert explain the culture wars of the 2016 election, in one comicHow Pepe the frog and Dilbert explain the culture wars of the 2016 election, in one comic
Culture

The alt-right’s controversial memes reflect the unsavory side of remix culture.

By Aja Romano
Politics
Obama burns Trump while reading mean tweetsObama burns Trump while reading mean tweets
Politics

“At least I will go down as a president,” Obama responded to a Trump tweet.

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump’s supporters are more liberal than he is — with one big exceptionTrump’s supporters are more liberal than he is — with one big exception
Politics

There’s one issue where Trump and his supporters align exactly.

By Alvin Chang
2016 Presidential Election
Why women are still voting for Trump, despite his misogynyWhy women are still voting for Trump, despite his misogyny
2016 Presidential Election

A conversation with historian Stephanie Coontz about gender and the 2016 presidential election.

By Daniel Denvir
2016 Presidential Election
Pro-lifers who support Donald Trump are kidding themselves — and hurting the movementPro-lifers who support Donald Trump are kidding themselves — and hurting the movement
2016 Presidential Election

There is no pro-life case for Donald Trump. Last week’s debate proved it.

By Matthew Lee Anderson
Politics
Hillary Clinton is matching Barack Obama with young votersHillary Clinton is matching Barack Obama with young voters
Politics

October was a good month for Democrats.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Trump’s response to adult film star’s allegation: “Oh, I’m sure she’s never been grabbed before”Trump’s response to adult film star’s allegation: “Oh, I’m sure she’s never been grabbed before”
Politics

That’s not how this works, Donald.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Lawyers are offering to defend Trump’s sexual assault accusers for freeLawyers are offering to defend Trump’s sexual assault accusers for free
Politics

But Trump’s lawsuit threats are still intimidating to women who might consider coming forward.

By Emily Crockett