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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for February 2016

Politics
To understand Bernie Sanders’s political revolution, read his autobiographyTo understand Bernie Sanders’s political revolution, read his autobiography
Politics

“I have learned from the experiences recounted in this book that political revolutions are possible,” Sanders writes.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Single and feeling the Bern? This dating site is for you.Single and feeling the Bern? This dating site is for you.
Politics

It was only a matter of time until a Bernie Sanders dating site cropped up.

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
Why aren’t young Latinos ready for Hillary? Because they’re still wounded by Obama.Why aren’t young Latinos ready for Hillary? Because they’re still wounded by Obama.
Politics

But many are wary of Sanders — for the exact same reason.

By Dara Lind
Video
The 1968 scandal that gave us the modern primary systemThe 1968 scandal that gave us the modern primary system
Video

Primary voters used to be powerless. That all changed in 1968.

Politics
How a gay European sociology professor’s political career explains Donald TrumpHow a gay European sociology professor’s political career explains Donald Trump
Politics

What the life of Pim Fortuyn tells us about Donald Trump’s rise — and why we have to take it seriously.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Bernie Sanders compared guest worker programs to slavery. So why did he try to expand one?Bernie Sanders compared guest worker programs to slavery. So why did he try to expand one?
Politics

Everyone helps home-state industries. Even socialists.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Bad news for Ted Cruz: his eligibility for president is going to courtBad news for Ted Cruz: his eligibility for president is going to court
Politics

That will virtually ensure that the issue dominates the news in the runup to the South Carolina primary.

By Dara Lind and Jeff Stein
Politics
Of course Donald Trump got into a holy war with the pope — and could winOf course Donald Trump got into a holy war with the pope — and could win
World Politics
Pope Francis in Mexico: news and updatesPope Francis in Mexico: news and updates
World Politics

The pope’s visit to Mexico is a perfect encapsulation of his papacy.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Donald Trump in 2013: I like Pope Francis because he’s humble, like meDonald Trump in 2013: I like Pope Francis because he’s humble, like me
Politics
Donald Trump: the pope will regret calling me un-Christian when ISIS attacks the VaticanDonald Trump: the pope will regret calling me un-Christian when ISIS attacks the Vatican
Politics

Trump to Pope: “No leader, especially a religious leader, should have the right to question another man’s religion or faith.”

By Jeff Stein
Polyarchy
The biggest danger Donald Trump poses to the political system is not what you thinkThe biggest danger Donald Trump poses to the political system is not what you think
Polyarchy

The most dangerous thing about Donald Trump is not that he might get elected. It’s what he will do to the political process even if he doesn’t.

By Yascha Mounk
Bernie Sanders: a linguistic analysis
Video

Why Sen. Sanders tawks that way.

By Joss Fong
Politics
Inside Bernie Sanders’s quest to win over Nevada’s LatinosInside Bernie Sanders’s quest to win over Nevada’s Latinos
Politics

Sanders has a following among both young Latinos who haven’t been interested in politics and those who thought they’d seen it all.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Bernie Sanders is creating a new and untested electoral force in American politicsBernie Sanders is creating a new and untested electoral force in American politics
Politics

There are key ways that Sanders’s support looks more like Hillary Clinton’s 2008 coalition than Barack Obama’s — and vice versa.

By Jeff Stein