The Trump National Convention
The Republicans’ gathering in Milwaukee next week will be simply this: a four-day fealty fest.
Biden’s Heartbreaking Press Conference
His pathos should not become America’s tragedy.
We Still Don’t Know What to Do With the Endless Stream of Trump Lies
It’s not just that he’s making things up, but that he’s distracting us from very real, very consequential problems.
Democrats Turn to Their Deputy Leader
Even if Kamala Harris remains Joe Biden’s running mate and does not become the nominee, Democrats are realizing they need to improve her image.
No, State Laws Haven’t Locked Biden Onto the Ballot
In a few weeks, however, his party’s own rules just might.
C’mon, Man
Does Joe Biden really understand the stakes?
Trump Is Planning for a Landslide Win
And his campaign is all but praying Joe Biden doesn’t drop out.
Stop Soft-Pedaling the GOP’s Extreme Positions
The party’s platform on abortion and LGBTQ rights is just as radical as ever.
Alice Munro Was a Terrible Mother
But we shouldn’t stop reading her stories.
Age Isn’t Biden’s Only Problem
Even if he could prove that his debate performance was an outlier, he would remain a deeply unpopular president with a deeply unpopular record.
The Worst Argument in Favor of Keeping Joe Biden
The president’s allies say he has earned American voters’ loyalty. Really?
A Scheme for Biden to Preserve His Dignity
Asking the country to trust him is no longer a credible option. He should release the delegates and run in an open convention.
Jill Biden’s Momentous Choice
First ladies have unique influence over their husband’s decision to embark on a presidential campaign, and over the presidency itself.
Biden Isn’t Listening
Just over a week after the president’s disastrous debate performance, Democratic voters seem down on his chances, and ready for an alternative candidate.
Joe Biden Doesn’t Understand the Post-debate Reality
The president told George Stephanopoulos that he’d drop out only if “the Lord Almighty” directed him to do so.
What Is the Biden Campaign’s Theory of Victory Now?
Or rather, does it still have one?
Biden Has Fallen Into a Psychological Trap
The same approach that has long driven his success now threatens to destroy his legacy.
There’s Only One Reason Biden Won’t Drop Out
His campaign’s rationalizations for the status quo don’t add up.
The White House’s Kamala Harris Blunder
Joe Biden’s most effective promotion of his vice president could be entirely inadvertent.
Trump’s New Racist Insult
The former president’s recent attack on Senator Chuck Schumer is like an Everlasting Gobstopper of offense, with new layers emerging one after another.