Political Traction for Anti-Muslim Proposals
A post-Brussels survey shows rising support among Republicans for measures floated by Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Trump's Path Runs Through the Rust Belt
If he can’t win over voters in states like Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Iowa, his route to the presidency will quickly reach a dead end.
Georgia's Republican Governor Rejects a Religious-Freedom Bill
Nathan Deal sides with corporations and gay-rights advocates who objected to the legislation backed by conservative evangelicals.
Sanders's Super Saturday Sweep
The Vermont senator swept the Democratic contests in Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii, where voters handed Clinton a stunning rebuke.
An Impossible Choice Between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
Moderate Republicans up for re-election will face pressure to pick a side as the general election draws near.
Why Donald Trump, Though?
Amid all the explanations of the Republican front-runner’s appeal, few account for the candidate himself.
Will Kasich Make It Harder to Defeat Trump?
Some conservatives fear the Ohio governor is an obstacle in the fight to take down the GOP presidential front-runner.
The Anti-Trump Endorsement Game
The mathematical strategy behind endorsing Ted Cruz, as explained by game theory.
Trump's Ponzi Scheme
The real-estate mogul is running on his business record—but it shows the same flaws as his campaign itself.
Mayors Rise to the Defense of Free Trade
As presidential candidates from both parties attack TPP, it’s municipal leaders who are offering the most cogent vision of global engagement.