2016 National Elections

The Cowardice of the Republican Candidates

Jeb Bush, John Kasich, and other presidential contenders appease Donald Trump at their own peril.

• Peter Beinart
• November 30, 2015

Who Wins When a U.S. Presidential Candidate Drops Out?

Knowing a voter’s second choice for president might say more about the future of the race than asking them for their first.

• Andrew McGill
• November 27, 2015

The Ecstasy of Donald Trump

As the public’s fear and loathing surge, the front-runner’s durable candidacy has taken a dark turn.

• Molly Ball
• November 26, 2015