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  1. mike pence
    Is Mike Pence Finished in MAGA-Land?It seems four years of toadying to Trump aren’t enough to overcome his “betrayal” on January 6.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. cpac
    Trump’s CPAC Blast From the PastThe ex-president’s big return seemed like an alternate reality where the Capitol riot never happened.
    By Ben Jacobs
  3. cpac
    Trump’s Future Agenda: Suppress the Vote and Purge the RINOsHis speech at CPAC didn’t promise a candidacy in 2024, but did suggest he’d fight anyone he does not endorse.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. politics
    The New Foreign Flavor of CPAC’s Red MeatAmerica may still be first at the conservative gathering, but this year’s event has come with a lot more European-style populism.
    By Ben Jacobs
  5. the national interest
    How Trumpism Has Become a Cult of LosingWhy do Republicans still love a loser whose entire appeal was that he’s a “winner”?
    By Jonathan Chait
  6. politics
    The New CPAC Makes the Old CPAC Look Like the #ResistanceTrump critics are out, election truthers are in.
    By Ben Jacobs
  7. conservatism
    CPAC Cancels Speaker at Conference With the Theme ‘America Uncanceled’The conference was right to nix an anti-Semitic panelist for his “reprehensible views.” But where does that leave its keynote speaker, Donald Trump?
    By Matt Stieb
  8. coronavirus
    When the Coronavirus Came to a Right-wing Pep RallyCOVID-19 made its first appearance on the American political landscape at CPAC. There has been a lot of fallout.
    By Ben Jacobs
  9. coronavirus
    Self-Quarantining Republican Shook Trump’s Hand After Coronavirus ExposureAfter posing with a CPAC attendee, Doug Collins shook the president’s hand — while Matt Gaetz, also under self-quarantine, rode on Air Force One.
    By Matt Stieb
  10. coronavirus
    Ted Cruz to Self-Quarantine After Coronavirus Exposure at CPACThe Texas Republican will spend four days in his home after shaking the hand of a CPAC attendee 10 days ago, who later tested positive for COVID-19,
    By Matt Stieb
  11. coronavirus
    Trump Vows More Rallies Despite CPAC Coronavirus CaseA CPAC attendee tested positive for COVID-19, but Trump is not concerned about the risks and vowed to hold “tremendous” campaign rallies.
    By Chas Danner
  12. cpac
    Politics Trumped the Coronavirus at CPACSpeakers and attendees at the annual conservative event seemed unconcerned about the looming pandemic, just like their leader.
    By Ben Jacobs
  13. flag concerning
    Watch Trump Fondle an American Flag at CPACLast year, the president awkwardly hugged the flag onstage. This year, he took far more liberty.
    By Chas Danner
  14. donald trump
    Trump: I Am the WallThe wall has become more than a southern border barrier. It’s a metaphor for Trump’s promise to protect his base from economic and cultural change.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. politics
    Self-Care Is a Self-Celebration for Trump at CPACAfter a brutal week at home and abroad, the president made a supersized spectacle of himself at the annual conservative conference.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  16. politics
    CPAC Speaker Needed Security Escort After Flagging Trump’s Sexual MisconductMona Charen chided conservatives for ignoring the president’s treatment of women, and later urged others to help fight off Trumpism.
    By Chas Danner
  17. CPAC Communications Director: RNC Wrong to Elect ‘a Black Guy’ as HeadHis remark was met with gasps.
    By Benjamin Hart
  18. A Selection of Things Booed at CPACIncluding John McCain and naturalization ceremonies for new U.S. citizens.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  19. select all
    Courageous Ajit Pai Awarded Gun for Killing Net NeutralityThe NRA presented Pai with the award at CPAC.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  20. CPAC Audience Lets Trump Know It Cares More About Guns Than Tax CutsIn a strange but revealing direct poll of his adoring audience, Trump finds confirmation that the culture war matters most.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. the national interest
    Trump Predicts ‘Crooked’ Media Will Endorse His ReelectionIt actually makes sense, if you think about it.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. Donald Trump Is the Most Pure Conservative President EverTrump exists not because conservatism lost, but because it won.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. Nearly 500 Days After the Election, CPAC Erupts in ‘Lock Her Up’ ChantAt CPAC, Hillary Clinton is still on everyone’s mind.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  24. CPAC Is Going to Be a Trump-FestWhatever past conservative issues with Donald Trump, this year’s CPAC is a testament to his conquest of the movement.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. George W. Bush Not Thrilled by Behavior of Monster He Helped CreateThe former president speaks out against Trump’s attempts to curtail press freedom and Muslim immigration.
    By Eric Levitz
  26. Scenes From the Breitbart CPAC LuauAs conservatism faces an existential crisis, a tour through CPAC’s afterparties proves educational.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  27. Trump Offers Conservatives the World — in Exchange for Their PrinciplesIs the mainstream right ready to replace its traditional values with pure nationalism?
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. the national interest
    Trump Can’t Stop Undermining His Claim to Represent the Workers Party“We will not answer to donors, lobbyists, or special interests … now here’s another story about me answering to special interests.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. Bannon: The Worse Trump’s Media Coverage Is, the Better He’s DoingThe chief White House strategist tells CPAC — over and over — that they can’t believe any bad news about the Trump administration.
    By Eric Levitz
  30. Ted Cruz Tastelessly Predicts Summer SCOTUS OpeningSuggesting that to a CPAC audience is playing with some powerful emotions.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. Richard Spencer Gets Booted From CPAC in Apparent Conservative Housecleaning“Are you gonna escort me out?” Spencer asked.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  32. Is Trump Taking Over Conservatism, or Is Conservatism Absorbing Trump?The evidence ahead of a key right-wing conference suggests that it’s the right that’s moving.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. CPAC Yanks Milo Yiannopoulos Invitation After ‘Offensive Video’The right-wing provocateur came under fire for a video in which he defends relationships between “younger boys and older men.”
    By Adam K. Raymond
  34. early and often
    CPAC Blasted for Milo Yiannopoulos Invite After Pedophilia Remarks ResurfaceMany opposed giving the right-wing provocateur a speaking slot even before seeing his defense of relationships between “younger boys and older men.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. politics
    Rand Paul Won the CPAC Straw Poll for the Third Year in a Row But that doesn’t mean much.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  36. the internet
    CPAC Is for Lovers, or At Least ‘Discreet’ Casual EncountersHighlights from this year’s batch.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  37. white men with guns
    Old White Guys Pose With Big Gun: Welcome to CPAC 2014Senators Mitch McConnell and Tom Coburn kick things off right.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  38. jesus christie
    Subpoenaed Christie Staffer ResignsThis is just a “natural time” to step down.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. Frank Rich: Surprise! Mitt As Robotic As ThoughtNote to GOP: Bartender photo-ops win elections.
    By Frank Rich
  40. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Says He’s So Busy That He Didn’t Even Notice CPAC’s Snub“It’s not like I’m lacking for invitations to speak,” he says.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  41. Frank Rich: Republicans Get Ahead of HistoryLook who’s getting behind gay marriage and Obamacare.
    By Frank Rich
  42. jesus christie
    RINO Chris Christie Basically Just a Communist NowAt least according to CPAC.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  43. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Isn’t Invited to CPAC This YearThey needed to make room for visionaries like Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. Santorum’s Just a Teensy Bit Bitter About Losing the CPAC VoteSuggests Romney “rigged” the straw poll.
    By Andre Tartar
  45. live from cpac
    CPAC Fans Sing Sad Birthday Song to Sarah PalinThey wanted to see her after her big CPAC speech. But she had already left. 
    By Dan Amira
  46. cpac
    Michele Bachmann Jokes About What She Learned While Running for PresidentShe learned three things. Well, technically two.
    By Sarah Frank
  47. live from cpac
    Susan Eisenhower, Ike’s Granddaughter, May Not Endorse Obama Again“I’ve got a completely open mind.”
    By Dan Amira
  48. live from cpac
    Hello, From CPAC!It’s the largest annual gathering of conservatives in the country. 
    By Dan Amira
  49. republican woodstock
    CPAC Banning Gays for Real This Time AroundSo much for a broad conservative coalition.
    By Chris Rovzar
  50. how do you solve a problem like santorum
    Sarah Palin and Rick Santorum Are in a FightIs that allowed?
    By Chris Rovzar
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