At the heart of Trump’s appeal is not authoritarianism but the cult of celebrity.
Election 2016
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Trumpism as a Transatlantic Phenomenon
Donald Trump’s revolt against the forces of globalization has many echoes in Europe.
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Constitutional Crisis and Political Stalemate
American politics seems poised for a historic realignment—but what form will it take?
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Could Donald Trump Deliver Congress to the Democrats?
It might be the only chance a Democratic president will have at really governing.
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Big Money Turned Upside Down
Clinton and Trump approach fundraising from opposite poles, but both face political money paradoxes in an election that’s scrambled expectations.
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Trump Prevails on Super Tuesday, Unleashing Beast of Contempt
With his primary-night threat to the House speaker and removal of black students from his rally, the Republican frontrunner previews his vision for the presidency.
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What Super Tuesday Means for Establishment Politics
Trump and Clinton attack the 1 percent after decisive victories on Super Tuesday.
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A Survey of Felon Voting Rights on Super Tuesday
Laws preventing ex-offenders from voting vary across the country, and disenfranchise millions.
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The Labor Prospect: Can Unions Sell Buyer’s Remorse in 2016?
Unions vie for influence in local elections, the AFL-CIO targets TPP supporters in Congress, and Obama moves to expand paid sick leave.
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Trump, Berlusconi, Hitler, and the Populist Moment
The Donald’s unique blend of far-right nationalism and tolerance of big government has a long history.
