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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for February 2016

Politics
Florida polling has been devastating for Marco RubioFlorida polling has been devastating for Marco Rubio
Politics

And for Republicans’ hopes of stopping Donald Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
Marco Rubio’s attack on Donald Trump for hiring undocumented Polish workers, explainedMarco Rubio’s attack on Donald Trump for hiring undocumented Polish workers, explained
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Explainers

Rubio urged the audience to research Trump’s record. Here’s what you need to know.

By German Lopez
Politics
Let’s pause to consider the rich irony of Mitt Romney demanding Donald Trump’s back taxesLet’s pause to consider the rich irony of Mitt Romney demanding Donald Trump’s back taxes
Politics

Romney himself is certainly aware of it.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Watch: Marco Rubio finally landed a great hit on Donald TrumpWatch: Marco Rubio finally landed a great hit on Donald Trump
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Politics

Rubio turned the tables on Trump.

By German Lopez
Politics
Rubio finally attacked Trump at the debate — because he had no other choiceRubio finally attacked Trump at the debate — because he had no other choice
Politics

Jeb Bush, too, attacked Trump when his previous strategy had failed.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Watch the Republican presidential debate descend into chaosWatch the Republican presidential debate descend into chaos
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Politics

We’ve also transcribed the exchange -- and included the necessary stage directions.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Donald Trump responds to Marco Rubio attack: “Just be quiet. Let me talk.”Donald Trump responds to Marco Rubio attack: “Just be quiet. Let me talk.”
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Politics

Rubio learned the risks of a direct attack on Trump.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
What to expect at tonight’s Republican debateWhat to expect at tonight’s Republican debate
Politics

Time is running out to stop Donald Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
2016 Presidential Election
Vox Sentences: The election that will determine Iran’s futureVox Sentences: The election that will determine Iran’s future
2016 Presidential Election

North Korea loses one of its last remaining trade partners; Friday’s big Iranian election; will this be the night the GOP finally goes after Trump? (Nah.)

By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
Politics
Former Mexican president to Donald Trump: “I’m not going to pay for that fucking wall”Former Mexican president to Donald Trump: “I’m not going to pay for that fucking wall”
Politics

Donald Trump insists Mexico will pay for his wall at the US-Mexico border.

By German Lopez
Politics
Have top Democrats given up too soon on boosting economic growth?Have top Democrats given up too soon on boosting economic growth?
Politics

The important question raised by Bernie versus the wonks.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
I read everything Donald Trump has said in debates. Here’s what I learned.I read everything Donald Trump has said in debates. Here’s what I learned.
Politics

Donald Trump wins by retelling how we got to be such losers.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
Bernie Sanders is Reddit’s favorite presidential candidate — by a landslideBernie Sanders is Reddit’s favorite presidential candidate — by a landslide
Politics

Reddit is really, truly Bernie country.

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
Trump’s wife is an immigrant. Here’s what she thinks about his anti-immigrant campaign.Trump’s wife is an immigrant. Here’s what she thinks about his anti-immigrant campaign.
Politics

“I went by the law. And you should do that,” she says.

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
The huge Republican tax cut plans, in 4 chartsThe huge Republican tax cut plans, in 4 charts
Politics

They’re big, and great for the rich.

By Dylan Matthews and Javier Zarracina