It’s Not Just Trump
The Republican frontrunner is capitalizing on a market for anti-Muslim rhetoric developed by pundits like Ann Coulter.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
The Polls May Be Underestimating Trump's Support
The mogul's rise follows a global uptick in working-class backing for anti-immigrant policies.
Can Ben Carson Win Back Evangelicals?
Christian conservative voters are drifting away from the Republican candidate.
A Short History of Hillary (Rodham) (Clinton)'s Changing Names
How the Democratic candidate’s evolving self-identification tells the story of women in American politics
Do Black Votes Matter to Donald Trump?
The Republican frontrunner’s abrupt cancellation of a press conference with 100 black pastors is symptomatic of his struggles with African American voters.
The Cowardice of the Republican Candidates
Jeb Bush, John Kasich, and other presidential contenders appease Donald Trump at their own peril.
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.
The Ecstasy of Donald Trump
As the public’s fear and loathing surge, the front-runner’s durable candidacy has taken a dark turn.