He says only a tax genius like him can make the tax code more fair. Oddly, that’s not what his plan would do at all.
Paul Waldman
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What You Should Really Watch for in Tonight’s Debate
Forget the expectations, the zingers, and the question of who “won.” Here’s what will actually be revealing.
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The Presidential Campaign Has Descended Into Madness
As the birther controversy illustrates, Donald Trump seems to be dangerously immune from charges of hypocrisy, incompetence, or corruption.
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Donald Trump’s Weak Version of Strength
Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian style may excite Trump and his supporters, but it’s hardly a quality that would make a good president.
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Donald Trump and the Plan of No Plan
The Donald’s plan for the economy sounds great—until you get specific.
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Even on His Signature Issue, Donald Trump Can’t Figure Out What He Believes
What is clear is that most voters are not as hardline on immigration as Trump may assume.
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The Article Trump Wishes the Dishonest Media Would Write
What would it be like if a writer recognized the full glory of the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign?
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Would Liberals Support a Donald Trump of the Left? In the End, They Probably Would
But fortunately for them, they’ll never have to find out.
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Donald Trump’s Fight With the Parents of a Fallen Soldier Is Just What His Supporters Want
It’s who he is, and why they love him.
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Why Tim Kaine Is the Progressives’ Dream
Ignore his few deviations from orthodoxy—he could wind up being the best vice president progressives could hope for.