Do Political Scandals Matter Anymore?
The sagas of Herschel Walker and Ryan Zinke show that partisanship is the driving mechanism behind the GOP’s post-Trump voter allegiances.
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This Is Uncharted Territory
If one of two major political parties no longer believes in free and fair elections, how can democracy still function?
The Far Right’s Fake Feminist Gambit
From Giorgia Meloni to Kari Lake, genderwashing is becoming a favorite tactic in the ultraconservative playbook.
Republicans Keep Trying to Change the Subject
After throwing its weight behind unpopular ideas, the GOP scrambles for a midterm message.
Republicans Continue to Double Down
Instead of pivoting toward the center to pick up voters before November, Trump’s GOP is digging in its heels.
Democrats Finally Have the Upper Hand in the Culture Wars
In the months since the Dobbs decision, it’s become clear that Republicans are losing at their own game.
Sarah Palin Could Be a Harbinger
The spiritual grandmother of Trumpism might be foreshadowing its fate
Why Is Dr. Oz So Bad at Twitter?
Social media makes a candidate’s personality hard to hide.
Getty; The Atlantic Of Course Voters Care About Abortion
The upcoming midterms are already a referendum on bodily autonomy.
Mini-Trumps Are a Midterm Disaster
The GOP is already pointing fingers over their Senate candidates' underperformance in the midterms—and it's only August.
