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December 7, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
No One Cares About the Republican Presidential Primary
Viewership of GOP presidential debates has steadily declined throughout the year.
September 28, 2023
Walter Shapiro
The Case for Being Skeptical of Trump’s Huge Lead
The media declared Trump a winner of the second GOP debate he didn’t even show up for. But an early primary loss could hurt his campaign.
January 21, 2016
Phoebe Maltz Bovy
What Does Ted Cruz Have to Gain From Anti-Semitic Dog Whistles?
January 15, 2016
Bijan Stephen
Two hours into the 6th GOP debate and no mention of Black Lives Matter.
November 4, 2015
Jeet Heer
Not Subject to Debate: The GOP's Hostility to the Media Is Self-Defeating
October 29, 2015
Jeet Heer
The Grand Illusions of the Republican Party
Why John Kasich's attacks on Trump and Carson failed so miserably
October 29, 2015
Elspeth Reeve
Ted Cruz Thinks Sucking Up Will Make Him the Trumpocalypse Survivor
October 29, 2015
Jeet Heer
The Republican Debate: CNBC's Bad Night
Bad journalism drives a bad policy debate
October 29, 2015
Jeet Heer
This Is the Moment Jeb Bush Lost the Republican Debate
October 29, 2015
Elspeth Reeve
Video: John Kasich’s Debate Rant Shows Why Trump's Candidacy Is Great

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