Republican Billionaires Break for Clinton
Meg Whitman and Seth Klarman join onetime GOP Mayor Michael Bloomberg in trashing Trump and offering their voice—and their cash—to the Democratic nominee.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Paul Ryan Is Standing By Donald Trump—at a Distance
The House speaker isn’t withdrawing his support of the Republican nominee, but conceded Thursday that "he’s had a pretty strange run since the convention."
Ben Carson: The Khans Should Apologize to Donald Trump
The surrogate illustrates the difficulty of campaigning for the Republican nominee without publicly disgracing oneself.
Hillary Clinton's Millennial Challenge
Surveys show that most young voters view Donald Trump as racist or disrespectful. Unfortunately for the Democratic nominee, they don’t think much of her either.
Donald Trump Returns to Past Grievances
After days of controversy and reports of a campaign intervention, the Republican nominee doesn’t seem committed to assuaging allies’ concerns.
What Happens When a Revolution Loses Its Leader?
What do crusaders for social justice do when their candidate drops out? They hold a meeting.
The Republican Ticket Splits on Paul Ryan Endorsement
Mike Pence endorsed his former House colleague, even though Donald Trump won’t.
Donald Trump Plays Catch-Up
The Republican nominee lagged behind Hillary Clinton by just $10 million in July—the closest he has come to her fundraising totals yet.
Is the Trump Campaign Collapsing?
Despite a wild ride over the last week, the nominee can count on a solid, fervent base. His problem is reaching out beyond those backers.
It Shouldn't Have Taken a Khizr Khan
Genuine religious freedom requires accepting Muslims even without their wartime heroism.