Ted Cruz's Alaska Win
The Republican senator from Texas narrowly defeated Donald Trump, the front-runner, in the state’s caucuses, according to the AP’s projection.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Trump's Super Tuesday
The front-runner added to his lead, while Ted Cruz pulled ahead of a faltering Marco Rubio.
Who Are Donald Trump's Supporters, Really?
Four theories to explain the front-runner’s rise to the top of the polls.
The Conservative Case for Donald Trump Is Laughably Thin
Hugh Hewitt is one of the most prominent figures to make the case for supporting the frontrunner if he secures the nominations—and its weakness is telling.
Bernie Sanders's Big Money
The Democratic presidential candidate’s populist rallying cry has helped him rake in cash, and infused massive amounts of money into the political process.
Congress Tells Obama to Start Planning His Departure
A bill passed Monday directs the administration to help prepare its successor—and to start doing it soon.
Can Trump Divide and Conquer the Republican Establishment?
After Chris Christie backed the entertainer on Friday, so did Paul LePage and Jeff Sessions—a diverse set of politicians. Meanwhile, the opposition remains split.
Bullying a Bully
Two wrongs might make the right way to stop Donald Trump.
Why Americans Hate Politicians: Chris Christie Edition
There are elected officials who could endorse Donald Trump without disgracing themselves. But given his past positions and rhetoric, the New Jersey governor isn’t one of them.
