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Susan Milligan

Susan Milligan is a contributing editor for The New Republic. She is a former White House and congressional correspondent for the Boston Globe, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Daily News.

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February 24, 2025
Susan Milligan
The “Daddy” Party Is Scaring the Hell Out of the Family
Republicans portray Trump as the nation’s “daddy,” a disciplinarian father who’s going to get America’s house in order. The analogy is more revealing than they realize.
February 14, 2025
MagazineSusan Milligan
It’s Time for Democrats to Woo the Man Vote
The post-Dobbs emphasis on the women’s vote didn’t help the party among women—and it may have affirmatively alienated millions of men. It's time to treat men as an interest group.
November 6, 2024
Susan Milligan
Women Didn’t Let the Democrats Down. Men Did.
Kamala Harris actually got plenty of support from women. But men turned out in droves for the misogynist.
October 28, 2024
Susan Milligan
Trump’s Promise to Young Men: I Am Your Retribution Against Women
He and his MAGA allies are ramping up the sexism and misogyny as part of a closing message that they will restore men to their rightful place—of total control over women.
September 27, 2024
Susan Milligan
Maybe It’s Not the Economy, Stupid?
In polling, Trump led Biden on the economy by a wide margin. Now Harris is almost even with Trump on the issue. What the hell is going on?
September 5, 2024
Susan Milligan
Trump and Vance’s Astoundingly Stupid Attempts to Win Women Voters
They think they can insult women’s intelligence and then win over women voters by pretending to be moderate on reproductive rights. How’s that for dumb?
September 4, 2024
Susan Milligan
Biden’s Most Underrated Feat Might Also Be His Most Enduring Legacy
The diversity of his high-ranking hires in government and the courts has shattered records—even Obama’s.
August 22, 2024
Susan Milligan
I Predicted Chaos for the Democrats. I Was Gloriously Wrong.
The Democrats’ long history of infighting led me to believe that Biden shouldn’t drop out of the race. Instead, the party is united like it hasn’t been for ages.
August 19, 2024
Susan Milligan
Kamala Harris Is Redefining How a Woman Runs for President
She is avoiding the sexist traps that snared Hillary Clinton.
August 6, 2024
Susan Milligan
Trump’s Campaign Is Drowning in Rage
Faced with a surprisingly united Democratic Party, the Republican nominee is trotting out the same old strategy.
August 5, 2024
Susan Milligan
Could Downballot Democrats Pull Kamala Harris Into the White House?
Strong candidates and abortion referenda in swing states could be her secret weapon.
July 29, 2024
Susan Milligan
Kamala’s Biden Balancing Act
How does the vice president position herself when her boss is unpopular?
July 24, 2024
Susan Milligan
Sexism and Racism Only Make Kamala Harris Stronger
Why 2024 could be the year America votes for a Black woman president.
July 18, 2024
Susan Milligan
Why Some Americans Really Do Want an Authoritarian in Charge
Donald Trump’s strongman image is a plus for many voters.
July 10, 2024
Susan Milligan
Booting Biden Would Create an Even Bigger Crisis for Democrats
Replacing the president now, even with Kamala Harris, would create a whole new set of problems for beating Trump.
July 1, 2024
Susan Milligan
Trump’s Recent Cash Infusion Is Less Than Meets the Eye
A big pile of campaign cash in itself won’t win any elections.
June 24, 2024
Susan Milligan
Reports of Biden’s Black and Hispanic Problem Are Vastly Overstated
Yes, the president has work to do with Black and Hispanic voters, but no, they’re not flocking to Donald Trump.

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