McConnell Plays the Long Game with Trump
It is noteworthy that such a Republican heavyweight has stepped forward to challenge Trump's hold on the party.
Can the Right and the Far Right Govern America?
The question remains, however, whether McCarthy's Right-far Right coalition is a viable Republican model for governing America.
Trumpism Need Not Define the GOP
If there is any hope for the GOP in the long term, the 45th president's influence must wane. Here are a few reasons why.
Trump Has Left the Building. Now the GOP Must Move On From Him—Fast
Sometimes it takes losing for a party to learn hard lessons.
On His Way Out, Trump Trashes America—and the GOP
Even with only 13 days remaining in his term, the 25th Amendment would seem an appropriate remedy, if a Cabinet member of conscience could be found.
Has the GOP Turned the Corner Toward Authoritarianism?
Right wing populism has firmly replaced conservatism for many Republicans.
Trump May Never Formally Concede—But He is Starting to Fade Away
Whatever he might say or do, power will slip away from the Commander in Chief—slow and silently at first, and picking up speed as elections are certified and lawsuits fail.
Can Biden Govern Like He Campaigned?
Biden married his progressive supporters with moderate and independent voters in an anti-Trump coalition that agreed on little else beside antipathy for the president. This will present challenges going forward.
The Electoral College Will Not Save the GOP
Since 1988, Republicans have won exactly one popular vote majority in the last seven national elections. But they're still doubling down on a strategy that might become anachronistic as early as this November.
What Harris and Pence Need to Do to Win the Vice Presidential Debate
Newsweek columnists and guests weigh in on the best strategies for both candidates.
Which Card to Play in the First Debate? For Biden, Calm. For Trump, Chaos
Despite a brutal September for Trump, both candidates still have all to win next Wednesday. Here's some free advice.
Can the GOP 'Change the Conversation'?
The Republicans don't like what most voters are talking about these days—COVID, racism and the economic crisis—and the RNC was a four-day-long attempt to change the topic. Did they succeed?
The Democrats Are Off to a Good Start—But Not Untouchable
The convention hit all of the main points: a referendum on the current administration, message amplification, turnout and surrogates. Yet the Republicans still have openings.
Debates Alone Won't Save Trump
The president is hoping the debates will shift the race in his favor and "expose" Joe Biden as unfit to lead. If history is any guide, that's not going to happen.
Negative Campaigning Can Only Do So Much. Trump Should Know
In an election like this one, the only bar a challenger needs to clear is "acceptable".
Trump's Narrow, Fractured Campaign Already Seems Inadequate for Reeleection
The president's attack lines have been blaming China, calling for law and order, and highlighting Biden's age and health. But all three are likely to backfire.
A Presidential Speech Can Go a Long Way—Even by a Beleaguered President
Americans expect their chief executive to understand their dissatisfaction and offer a confident message that the country will get through the difficult times. Policy proposals can come later.
Governors Are Key to Reopening the Economy
Unilateral partisan attempts to override state prerogatives would be disastrous politically for the GOP.
The Woman Who Biden Picks for VP Should Be Able To Bring Back the Centrists
Most every Democrat and progressive will support Biden, regardless of who is selected #2. But the real Democratic imperative is to win back the large number of blue collar voters who abandoned Hillary in 2016.
Can Joe Biden Get Back on Track?
Biden needs to stop shifting positions. If he can rally centrists, he'll stand a good chance. If the party moves as far left as some believe, he won't be successful in any case.
Democratic Debates: Here's How to Tell Who's Winning
With so many candidates, it will be difficult to keep score in any traditional sense.
Why Joe Biden Is Still Winning
After all the talk about the party's lurch leftwards, the practitioner of very traditional coalition politics has established himself as the one to beat.
Why Trump's Approval Ratings Barely Budge
Trump's approval rating barely seems to budge, come shutdown or come Mueller. Here's what the Democrats should learn from this ahead of 2020.