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vision 2020 Feb. 19, 2020

Key Nevada Union Decides Against Endorsing Any Presidential CandidateDespite tensions between the powerful Culinary Union and Sanders supporters, Biden couldn’t snag an endorsement, which is a bad sign for him.

By Ed Kilgore
sri lanka attacks Apr. 22, 2019

Outside the U.S., Persecution of Christians Is Real, As Sri Lanka Bombings ShowIn an increasing number of countries, particularly in Asia, Christians face challenges a lot more stressful than “Happy Holidays” greetings.

By Ed Kilgore
poltics Apr. 8, 2019

With Ernest Hollings’s Death, New York’s James Buckley Now Oldest Ex-SenatorBuckley’s 1970 Senate win was a landmark in the conservative takeover of the Republican Party.

By Ed Kilgore
mueller time Mar. 22, 2019

The Trump Investigations Are Far From OverTrump faces multiple legal and political threats even if the Mueller investigation ends with no immediate consequences for him.

By Ed Kilgore
Oct. 4, 2016

After Prior Failure, GOP Tries Attacking Tim Kaine on Death Penalty AgainIt backfired when his gubernatorial opponent trotted it out a decade ago.

By Ed Kilgore
July 19, 2016

GOP Formally Nominates Trump, in Weird FashionHe finally got it. But there were gaffes along the way.

By Ed Kilgore
trump cards Aug. 27, 2015

Jeb Bush Wins Eric Cantor Endorsement; Donald Trump Remains Unimpressed“Who wants the endorsement of a guy who lost?”

By Margaret Hartmann
the city politic Jan. 13, 2015

Is de Blasio’s Perceived Weakness an Advantage?Some of his collegial style is philosophical, some of it strategically pragmatic.

By Chris Smith
state of the union Jan. 29, 2014

What You Missed in the State of the Union SpeechUnexpected Boehner love, threats to act without Congress, and lots of clapping.

By Margaret Hartmann and Abraham Riesman
equal rites Apr. 5, 2013

A Majority of the Senate Now Supports Gay MarriageFlorida Democrat Bill Nelson evolves.

By Margaret Hartmann
stuck in the mittle Nov. 20, 2012

Mitt Romney Loses the Election, Goes to Disneyland AnywayIt’s not clear if this is legal.

By Margaret Hartmann
the donald Feb. 2, 2012

Who the Hell Is Donald Trump Endorsing Today? [Updated]Nobody seems to know! It’s madness!

By Dan Amira
2012 July 28, 2011

Is Rick Perry Less Electable in Grandpa Shoes Than Cowboy Boots?We’ll find out.

By Noreen Malone