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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for June 2016

2016 Presidential Election
The euro has been disastrous for Spain’s economy. Why isn’t it rebelling like the UK?The euro has been disastrous for Spain’s economy. Why isn’t it rebelling like the UK?
2016 Presidential Election

Spain just had an election. But don’t expect Spexit anytime soon.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
What is Donald Trump even running on anymore?What is Donald Trump even running on anymore?
Politics

His “Muslim ban” shift sells out his core constituents.

By Dara Lind
Mischiefs of Faction
Donald Trump’s general election media problemDonald Trump’s general election media problem
Mischiefs of Faction

The divisions among national Republicans could prevent Trump from getting equal treatment from the mainstream news media.

By Jonathan M. Ladd
Politics
Trump campaign chair: “we have a candidate who doesn’t need to figure out what’s going on”Trump campaign chair: “we have a candidate who doesn’t need to figure out what’s going on”
Politics

It’s a good thing, according to Paul Manafort.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Hillary Clinton celebrates Supreme Court abortion ruling as “victory for women across America”Hillary Clinton celebrates Supreme Court abortion ruling as “victory for women across America”
Politics

“We must continue to protect access to safe and legal abortion,” Clinton said.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Brexit is Trumpism without Trump — and voters liked itBrexit is Trumpism without Trump — and voters liked it
Politics

The campaign for Britain to leave the EU focused on many of the same themes as Donald Trump’s campaign.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Elizabeth Warren is auditioning for VP on the campaign trail with Hillary ClintonElizabeth Warren is auditioning for VP on the campaign trail with Hillary Clinton
Politics

Here are the pros and cons of picking her.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Brexit should be a wake-up call to US liberals: don’t assume Trump will loseBrexit should be a wake-up call to US liberals: don’t assume Trump will lose
Politics

According to prediction markets, Trump is as likely to win now as Brexit was yesterday.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Hillary Clinton was firmly pro-“Remain.” Here’s how she reacted to the Brexit vote.Hillary Clinton was firmly pro-“Remain.” Here’s how she reacted to the Brexit vote.
Politics

A much more muted response than Donald Trump’s.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Donald Trump is tweeting about Scotland and Brexit. It’s as ignorant as you’d expect.Donald Trump is tweeting about Scotland and Brexit. It’s as ignorant as you’d expect.
Politics

And he might accidentally end up being right, for all the wrong reasons.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Bernie Sanders says he will vote for Hillary ClintonBernie Sanders says he will vote for Hillary Clinton
Politics

“I’m gonna do everything I can to defeat Donald Trump.”

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Donald Trump on Brexit: “I hope America is watching”Donald Trump on Brexit: “I hope America is watching”
Politics

The similarities between “Vote Leave” and Trump’s campaign were not lost on Trump.

By Tara Golshan
Donald Trump’s trip to Scotland, explained
Politics

He’s promoting his money-losing golf courses.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
After Brexit and Trump, it’s time to stop trusting our guts and start trusting the pollsAfter Brexit and Trump, it’s time to stop trusting our guts and start trusting the polls
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Politics

The media made the same mistake with Brexit that it made with Trump.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Donald Trump puts business over politics. Voters disapprove.Donald Trump puts business over politics. Voters disapprove.
Politics

Seven out of 10 voters think Trump’s plan to run his company while running for president is super sketchy.

By Katie Hicks