1. Why Trump Can’t Afford to Let Clinton Dominate the Political-Ad WarTrump’s disdain for paid TV ads in a general election isn’t irrational. But it is if he lets himself get pounded without responding.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. early and often
    Conservative Christian Leaders Meet With Trump, But Still Won’t Endorse HimTrump spoke to thousands of Evangelicals Tuesday night, but Christian leaders are still withholding their endorsements — and at least one has backed Clinton.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  3. early and often
    With New Gun-Control Proposal, GOP Senators Clash With NRAThe measure is gaining bipartisan support, but the NRA’s chief lobbyist called it “unconstitutional.” 
    By Claire Landsbaum
  4. the national interest
    Republican Steve King: Keep Harriet Tubman Off the $20 Because All Change Is BadConservative forgets to come up with reason to defend status quo.
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. Trump Thinks Clinton Isn’t Christian EnoughYes, the same presidential candidate who cannot fathom the need for divine forgiveness.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. Conventions Shaping Up As Celeb-Driven SpectacleLooks like this worn-out political ritual will give way next month to something new.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. the national interest
    Another Day in ‘Donald Trump’s Campaign Is a Garbage Fire’Having absolutely no money is kind of bad, especially when your image is based on being rich.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. How Low Can the Congressional GOP Go in November?With Donald Trump at the top of the ticket, the odds of Democrats retaking the Senate are pretty good. But now even Paul Ryan’s House could fall. 
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. today in donald trump
    Donald Trump’s May Financial Report Is Embarrassingly BadHe raised just $3.1 million in May — and 20 percent of his expenditures went to businesses he owns.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  11. early and often
    Following Mass Shooting in Orlando, U.S. Senate Rejects 4 Gun-Control MeasuresThe votes largely fell along party lines.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  12. History of GOP’s 1940 Pick of Wendell Willkie Is Porn for the #NeverTrump CrowdGeorge Will reminds us of the days when the party Establishment could impose their wishes.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. the national interest
    Today in ‘Donald Trump’s Campaign Is a Garbage Fire’Incompetent campaign manager fired again; incompetent candidate still in place.
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. the national interest
    Ralph Nader Still Refuses to Admit He Elected BushBut he did.
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. gun control
    NRA: Donald Trump’s Dream of Armed Orlando Clubgoers ‘Defies Common Sense’“No one thinks that people should go into a nightclub drinking and carrying firearms.” 
    By Claire Landsbaum
  16. Paul Ryan to GOP: It’s Okay Not to Support Trump“The last thing I would do is tell anybody to do something that’s contrary to their conscience.”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  17. islamophobia
    Trump Reiterates Support for the Racial Profiling of Muslim AmericansFresh off renewing his Muslim immigrant ban, Trump is turning the spotlight back on U.S. residents.
    By Chas Danner
  18. early and often
    Utah GOP Asks Trump to Campaign in StateConsidering Trump’s unpopularity, especially with Mormons, the state’s Republican chairman is trying to prevent the state from becoming purple.
    By Chas Danner
  19. democratic national convention
    Sanders Doesn’t Have to Grovel to Get a Big Convention SpeechHillary Clinton needs a big, visible endorsement speech from Bernie Sanders more than Bernie Sanders needs to give one. 
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. Will Rubio Risk Running for Reelection?He is hardly a slam dunk if he jumps into the Senate race at the last minute. If he loses, he’d be severely damaged goods.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. Bernie Sanders Still Has Some Leverage Over Hillary ClintonNo wonder he insists his campaign still has a purpose.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. the national interest
    How the Party of Sarah Palin Became the Party of Donald TrumpHey, Republicans, how’s that dopey-angry thing workin’ out for ya?
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. Murphy: Terror Suspect Gun Measure Has the VotesAfter leading a 15-hour filibuster on the Senate floor, Senator Chris Murphy says one measure he pushed for could pass.
    By Jonah Shepp
  24. early and often
    Rove Horrified Trump Might Not Wage Ad WarTo Karl Rove, running for president without raising and spending megabucks on attack ads is blasphemy. He’s begging Donald Trump to repent.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. early and often
    Sanders Pivots to New Role: Defeating Donald TrumpIn a speech Thursday night, Sanders said he’s willing to work with Hillary Clinton, but he stopped short of conceding to the presumptive Democratic nominee.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  26. early and often
    Scott Stringer Is Positioning Himself to Run Against Mayor de BlasioThere’s a growing body of evidence the comptroller might launch a primary challenge.
    By Ross Barkan
  27. John McCain Blames Obama for OrlandoA bizarre attack that might even embarrass the man at the top of the GOP ticket.
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Obamcare Plan Again Doesn’t ExistNobody could have seen this coming.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. Would It Help or Hurt Clinton to Adopt Some of Sanders’s Policy Positions?There’s a lot of pressure on Hillary Clinton to unite the Democratic Party by adopting Bernie Sanders’s positions on key issues. That won’t come without some political risks.
    By Ed Kilgore
  30. the national interest
    Is Trump’s ‘Campaign’ Just a Scheme to Launch Trump TV?Finally, a plausible, non-idiotic explanation for his behavior.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. q&a
    Chris Hayes on His New Book and Orlando ShootingHe’s tackling criminal justice in Colony in a Nation, due out next March.
    By Boris Kachka
  32. early and often
    After 15-Hour Filibuster, Republicans to Allow Votes on Gun-Control MeasuresThe filibuster is now the eighth-longest in the chamber’s history.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  33. early and often
    Report: Bernie Sanders Isn’t Being Vetted As Hillary Clinton’s VPThe process is still in its early stages, but Sanders’s name isn’t on the list of candidates being considered.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  34. early and often
    Trump’s General-Election Strategy Counts on Anger, Clinton’s on Ground GameThey couldn’t be more different.
    By Ed Kilgore
  35. Pat Robertson Does It Again: He Hopes Gay People and Muslims ‘Kill Themselves’Grizzled Christian-right warhorse Pat Robertson dishes out some good old-fashioned hate. 
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. the national interest
    Why Don’t Jews and Asian-Americans Like the Republican Party?Republicans blame liberal professors.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. the national interest
    How Donald Trump Is Actually Winning Over the Republican Donor Class The evolution has not been televised.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. early and often
    Hillary Clinton Wins Washington D.C. PrimaryTheir first face-to-face meeting in months could be a turning point.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  39. early and often
    New Poll Shows Clinton With Double-Digit Lead Over Trump and JohnsonThere’s fresh evidence of Clinton regaining her earlier robust lead over Trump, this time with Libertarian Gary Johnson in the mix.
    By Ed Kilgore
  40. A #NeverTrump Stalwart Was Actually Kind of Charmed by Trump’s Muslim-Ban SpeechIs Erick Erickson wavering?
    By Ed Kilgore
  41. Obama Blasts Trump: ‘There Is No Magic to the Phrase Radical Islam.’“It is a political talking point. It is not a strategy.” 
    By Ed Kilgore
  42. Positive 2015 Media Coverage for Sanders, TrumpA new study shows the two candidates, in sharp contrast to Clinton, received kind media treatment related to “horse race” expectations.
    By Ed Kilgore
  43. early and often
    House Floor Erupts Into Chaos Over Gun ControlThe House floor erupted into cries of “Where’s the bill?”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  44. Media Outlet Banned for Trying to Make Sense of Trump Remarks on ObamaDonald Trump made rambling, innuendo-laden comments about President Obama’s reaction to the Orlando shootings.  He’s banning the Washington Post from his events for trying to make sense of them.
    By Ed Kilgore
  45. the national interest
    Literally Only Trump Issue Advantage Now GoneEmail-protocol voters now have no good choices among the major-party candidates.
    By Jonathan Chait
  46. The Problem With Clinton’s ‘Intelligence Surge’Could be there’s not much the U.S. can responsibly do to identify and stop “lone wolf” terrorists. 
    By Ed Kilgore
  47. Trump Has a Mormon Problem — and It Could Matter in a Close RaceThe most intensely pro-GOP faith community in the country is not keen on the presumptive nominee. That could tip some states.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. Ban on Weapon Used in Orlando More Distant Than Ever, Even If Clinton WinsIn the past, use of military assault weapons in mass shootings would usually spur talk of bringing back a ban on them. Those days may be gone.  
    By Ed Kilgore
  49. the national interest
    Marco Rubio: Orlando Shootings Are My Excuse to Break Senate PromiseSome good can come of this tragedy, if Republicans can save a Senate seat.
    By Jonathan Chait
  50. the national interest
    Donald Trump Is the Fearmonger Republicans Have Been Waiting ForAfter the Bush doctrine, the Trump doctrine.
    By Jonathan Chait
  51. today in donald trump
    Report: Trump’s Atlantic City Empire Was One Big FleeceWhat happened one of the last times Trump promised to make something great.
    By Chas Danner
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