GOP political consultants despise the president, but advise their clients to embrace him.
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It’s Not “Liberal Bias” for the Press to Oppose Lies and Bigotry
It will be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments of this dark era. Tuesday night, after another sleazy speech by Donald Trump, Don Lemon of CNN set aside fears of being accused of “liberal media bias” and spoke the unvarnished, unfiltered truth about arguably the single worst Commander-in-Chief in United States history: Those […]
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Get Out: Time for Republicans Horrified by Charlottesville to Leave the GOP
I’m far more concerned about the bloodshed on the streets of Charlottesville than I am about the crocodile tears of “anti-Trump Republicans” like Bush White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter. You have to listen to his comments in full on MSNBC’s AM Joy yesterday to appreciate just how blind to recent GOP history he seems […]
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If Only We Could Sue the GOP for Fraud
One Virginia Republican is trying to do just that.
Posted inBooks, Featured
The Schism Between Reagan and the Modern GOP
Many self-appointed keepers of the Reagan flame are more ideological and uncompromising than the Gipper ever was.
Posted inEconomy, Featured
How Democrats Can Turn ‘A Better Deal’ into Electoral Victories
The new platform is great for the party, but policy proposals alone are not enough to move people emotionally and change their votes.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why Republicans Are Failing to Repeal Obamacare
Analysis of this failure tends to focus on politicians and ignore the role played by the public.
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Paul Ryan’s Budget Isn’t Extreme Enough for the Freedom Caucus
They want more cuts to entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Republicanism Used to Signal Education and Status
Republicanism no longer signals education and status, but nearly the opposite.
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The GOP Still Has a Women Problem
Does the GOP need to run women just so the men won’t say stupid stuff about rape?
