The Liberal Millennial Revolution
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2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Why Won't Donald Trump Repudiate the Ku Klux Klan?
The Republican frontrunner repeatedly declined to renounce the support of white supremacists—reinforcing questions about his rhetoric.
Barack Obama's Heir
By winning over the black voters who rejected her in 2008, Hillary Clinton may clinch the Democratic nomination—and inherit the coalition built by the president who defeated her.
Trump Is Winning a Two-Front War
His strength in states that represent different elements of the GOP coalition shows his uniqueness as a candidate—and the challenge he presents for his rivals.
Chris Christie Rides to Trump's Rescue
The New Jersey governor makes a surprising and timely endorsement of the Republican front-runner.
Disproportional Elections
Super Tuesday states are supposed to allocate their delegates in line with the GOP’s primary vote. But many states are tipping the scales toward the frontrunner.
Trump's Birther Libel
The Republican front-runner is attempting to make American citizenship a matter of race and blood.
Goodbye Jeb Bush, Hello Donald Trump
The former Florida governor was once considered inevitable. Now, with growing establishment support, the former reality star-turned-White House hopeful looks like he could be.
Donald Trump's Terrible Night
The Republican front-runner took some sharp blows from Marco Rubio, and appeared listless—even low energy—up on stage.