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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for June 2016

Politics
Forget politics: Hillary Clinton’s VP pick should be a worthy successorForget politics: Hillary Clinton’s VP pick should be a worthy successor
Politics

Clinton should actually do what every candidate says they’re doing with their VP pick.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
“Tiny hands,” the insult that’s been driving Donald Trump bonkers since 1988, explained“Tiny hands,” the insult that’s been driving Donald Trump bonkers since 1988, explained
Politics

A spot-on political ad parody is the latest to use it: “If the White House phone rings at 3 am, will his little hands even pick up the receiver?”

By Libby Nelson
Politics
The best explanation I’ve seen of how politicians like Trump feed violenceThe best explanation I’ve seen of how politicians like Trump feed violence
Politics

“When you shout BREAKING POINT over and over again, you don’t get to be surprised when someone breaks.”

By Dara Lind
Politics
The “Trump that bitch!” T-shirt is emblematic of Trump’s entire campaignThe “Trump that bitch!” T-shirt is emblematic of Trump’s entire campaign
Politics

Donald Trump has always had a way of turning America’s ugliest racist, sexist subtext into text — and his supporters follow his lead.

By Emily Crockett
Why the next Supreme Court justice is so crucial for gun control
Politics

One more way the stakes of the 2016 election are high.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer attacks Trump’s “disastrous,” “unseemly” campaignConservative columnist Charles Krauthammer attacks Trump’s “disastrous,” “unseemly” campaign
Politics

In a week when right-leaning pundits could have written about ISIS or guns, they still turned on Trump.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Trump’s first month as presumptive Republican nominee has been an epic disasterTrump’s first month as presumptive Republican nominee has been an epic disaster
Politics

Let’s recap all the ridiculous things that have happened.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Most presidential candidates don’t predict more terror attacks. But Trump likes being right.Most presidential candidates don’t predict more terror attacks. But Trump likes being right.
Politics

“More attacks will follow Orlando,” he tweeted.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
This is why Ted Cruz couldn’t unite the GOP against Donald TrumpThis is why Ted Cruz couldn’t unite the GOP against Donald Trump
Politics

An explanation from one of Cruz’s colleagues.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Why Bernie Sanders still isn’t dropping out of the presidential raceWhy Bernie Sanders still isn’t dropping out of the presidential race
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Politics

Sanders made pretty clear he’s not trying to win the nomination anymore — but he also isn’t ending his campaign just yet.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Hillary Clinton is choosing her vice president soon. Here are her top choices.Hillary Clinton is choosing her vice president soon. Here are her top choices.
Politics

Could it be Warren?

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Hillary Clinton vows to end “carried interest” loophole — even if Congress won’tHillary Clinton vows to end “carried interest” loophole — even if Congress won’t
Politics

Hitting the private equity guys where it hurts.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The DNC says it was hacked by Russians. Trump says the Democrats “hacked” themselves.The DNC says it was hacked by Russians. Trump says the Democrats “hacked” themselves.
Politics

“Maybe they weren’t hacked; maybe they just want to get it out there,” Trump said.

By Tara Golshan
2016 Presidential Election
Trump’s fans love his shtick, but there’s no method to his madnessTrump’s fans love his shtick, but there’s no method to his madness
2016 Presidential Election

This stuff worked in the primary, but it’s toxic in the general.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Poll: white men really, really don’t like Hillary ClintonPoll: white men really, really don’t like Hillary Clinton
Politics

A remarkably high percentage of white men view her unfavorably.

By Andrew Prokop