Conspiracy theorists and far-right fanatics have long been present in the GOP. Now, they’re running it.
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The Rural Republicans Who Ignored Trump and Voted by Mail
Exclusive: A new study further undermines the former president’s lies about mail ballots.
The 10 Worst Candidates Running This Year
To make this list, you can’t just be an election denier or a right-wing zombie. You also have to be able to wreak havoc.
John Durham’s Big Flameout
The runaway special counsel was sent to unearth a plot to get Trump. He wound up getting buried in court and blowing millions of taxpayer dollars.
Republicans Cannot and Will Not Reduce Gasoline Prices
The pain at the pump isn’t going away, despite their drill-baby-drill talk. The good news is that the electric revolution has arrived.
C’mon, Democrats. Tout Your Economic Record
Despite inflation, they have a great story to tell about the Biden administration’s record. Here are three economic talking points, free of charge.
Not All Redistricting Commissions Are Created Equal
Too many state commissions charged with ending gerrymandering wind up as handmaidens to politicians.
Vote by Mail (Not to Mention Democracy) At Stake in Arizona Secretary of State Race
The respectable Democrat, Adrian Fontes, is neck-and-neck with Mark Finchem, a Trump-backed election denier.
Do Voters Care About Debates? Katie Hobbs Is Going to Find Out.
The Arizona Gubernatorial candidate is blowing off her election, denying Republican opponent Kari Lake a debate. Her gamble could have a big impact far beyond the state.
Losing the Culture Wars, Republicans Are Desperate
The Herschel Walker scandal underscores the GOP’s main problem: Long-term trends are against them.

