How Ohio's Marquee Senate Race Turned Into a Dud
The battle between Rob Portman and Ted Strickland was supposed to be a barn-burner.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
The 30 Million Immigrants Trump Would Turn Away
The candidate’s plan to constrict legal immigration would sharply reduce the flow of immigration over the next half century.
Hillary Fails to Offer a Foreign-Policy Vision
At a candidate’s forum on Wednesday night, the Democratic nominee served up loads of specifics—but no positive story to weave them together.
Who Was Bill Clinton, Anyway?
The former president heads out on the stump, working to rally voters who don’t even remember his administration.
What Supporting Donald Trump Did to Dennis Prager's Principles
The corrupting logic that the public moralist embraced to justify his endorsement of an immoral man.
Taco Trucks and the Soul of America
Is there a constituency in the U.S. for a campaign built around ardent opposition to multiculturalism?
Trump's Unimpressive Support From Military Leaders
His campaign announced endorsements from 88 retired generals and admirals. That’s nice, but 500 backed Mitt Romney in 2012.
Phyllis Schlafly's Successful Counter-Revolution
Donald Trump is a testament to the lasting influence of one of the 20th century’s most talented and effective political organizers.
Meet the New Bossie, Same as the Old Bossie
Donald Trump’s newly appointed deputy campaign manager built his career by attacking the Clintons relentlessly.
The Cowardice of Donald Trump
He’s built his reputation on straight talk—but when the Republican candidate sits down with the groups he vilifies, he exhibits a striking change.