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Jeb Bush’s Terrible Timing

In any other year, he might have been the logical GOP nominee. But this was the worst possible year for him to run.

What do you know, a major Democratic presidential candidate is going after the NRA.

The delusion that one person with a rifle can fend off doomsday explains how many on the right see their relationship with the government.

by Paul Waldman October 5, 2015

How do we explain Bernie Sanders’s remarkable success?

Politicians and voters, both pretending their party can do things it can’t.

How abortion became the dominant issue of Republican politics.

What used to seem impossible no longer does.

by Paul Waldman August 17, 2015

It’s awfully hard when all they can agree on is their anger and disappointment.

by Paul Waldman July 27, 2015

He may say ridiculous things and have no policy ideas to speak of, but don’t plan on him stopping anytime soon.