Donald Trump's Perfect Foil
How the real-estate mogul's attacks against Jeb Bush fueled his rise
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Is Sanders Writing Off South Carolina?
Thousands of adoring fans came to see Bernie Sanders on Sunday, but his challenge with black voters—and in the state overall—remains daunting.
Hillary's Challenge With Trust
Clinton continues to struggle to convince many Democratic voters of her authenticity—or at least, that she’s on their side.
The Class of 2010 Heads Home
Discouraged with Congress, some representatives elected in the Tea Party wave are leaving Washington after just three terms. Here are four of their stories.
The New Shape of the Republican Race
Marco Rubio’s coalition is still too shallow, and Ted Cruz’s too narrow, to challenge Donald Trump—can either build beyond that?
Marco Rubio's Recovery
The Florida senator bounces back to finish second in South Carolina. Meanwhile, Cruz is in trouble, Bush is out—and Trump is still on top.
Is Trump Unstoppable?
The frontrunner notches a dominating win in South Carolina’s Republican primary.
An Elegy for the Jeb Bush Campaign
Betrayed by all of his apparent strengths, the Republican said he would not sell out his principles to win the election and then proved it.
Ted Cruz's Alamo?
Conservative activists are making their stand in South Carolina, as Trump’s supporters swarm at the gates.