The Party of Donald Trump?
Win or lose, the Republican candidate may be shaping the party in his image—and pulling it away from conservative principles.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
The 80-55-40 Rule
There will be zillions of presidential polls between now and November. How do you know whether a poll is good?
Hillary Clinton Attacks Donald Trump in Call for Unity
The presumptive Democratic nominee evoked Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, Wednesday.
Why Is Indiana the Center of the Political Universe?
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions are meeting with Donald Trump and his family Wednesday in the home state of their veepstakes rival.
A Referendum on America's Identity
A new poll shows widespread concern about many of the key long-term demographic and economic trends reshaping the country.
Donald Trump Takes the Lead in Two Swing States
The presumptive Republican nominee is ahead in Florida and Pennsylvania, according to a newly released Quinnipiac University poll.
Has the Democratic Party Left Bill Clinton Behind?
Does the former president have a place in his wife’s party?
Betting on Trump
An unexpected conversation about the presidential election with two voters from Flint, Michigan.
Mike Pence Tries to Sweeten the Deal
The Indiana governor is in the running to be Donald Trump’s veep. At a rally Tuesday, he offered enthusiastic support to the man who’ll decide his fate.
Is It Newt?
Fox News has suspended its contract with the former speaker of the House, fueling speculation that he could be Donald Trump’s choice as a running mate.