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August 25, 2020
Adam Weinstein
Republicans Invite America to Play the “Dear Leader” Lottery
The RNC opened with two themes: Existence is under attack from radical Democrats, and adoring Donald Trump is the only hope.
August 20, 2020
Nick Martin
The Republican National Convention’s Carnival of White Grievance
The week’s lineup is further proof that the party’s survival depends on racist culture wars.
December 5, 2017
Alex Shephard
Republicans are changing their tune now that they think Roy Moore will win.
June 8, 2017
Clio Chang
Don’t fall for these lame Republican talking points on James Comey’s testimony.
October 3, 2016
Clio Chang
Republicans used to be ashamed of “Willie Horton-style” ads.
August 22, 2016
Brian Beutler
The rot runs much deeper than most Republicans are willing to admit.
August 16, 2016
Jeet Heer
If Trump Is Going Down, He’s Taking the GOP With Him
The Republican National Committee is considering cutting off Trump's support. That would be a bad idea.
July 21, 2016
Clio Chang
The final night of the RNC will be all about the Trumps.
July 21, 2016
Clio Chang
Laura Ingraham went after the pajama boys.
July 20, 2016
Brian Beutler
Why Trump’s Convention Is the Worst Show on Earth
The GOP has been gutted. All it can do is reflect Trump’s ugly, erratic id.
July 20, 2016
Clio Chang
Day three of the RNC is all about the losers.
July 19, 2016
Clio Chang
Day two of the RNC is all about Donald Trump’s amazing business deals—and making a little money on the side.
July 18, 2016
Brian Beutler
Trump Has Made America More Racist. Republicans Are OK With That.
July 14, 2016
Sukjong Hong
School’s out for the Cleveland university hosting riot police during the RNC, but students are not happy about it.
School's out for Cleveland university hosting 1900 riot police during RNC, but students are not happy about it.
June 27, 2016
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump’s Republican National Convention will be filled with losers.
June 2, 2016
Alex Shephard
The RNC is having a hard time finding Republicans who haven’t roasted Trump.
November 23, 2015
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump really is better at negotiating than most politicians.
November 16, 2015
Elspeth Reeve
Mitt Romney looks like he’s actually flinching in this RNC tweet meant to show unflinching resolve in the face of terror.
September 4, 2015
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Has the Republican Party in the Palm of His Hand
August 6, 2015
Brian Beutler
Tonight’s Republican Debate Is the Party’s Worst Nightmare

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