The 2016 RNC is set to showcase a deeply divided party.
Paul Waldman
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Why 2016 Could Be a Turning Point on Guns
Could recent tragedies mark a shift in the nation’s gun control debate?
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Enough With the ‘Optics’ and the ‘Narrative’
Be on your guard when the commentary goes meta.
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The Last Berniebro?
By the time Bernie Sanders finally gives Hillary Clinton his endorsement, there may be nobody left who cares.
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The Question Gun Advocates Should Have to Answer
How about acknowledging that their version of freedom has a cost?
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What’s Still True in the Wake of the Orlando Massacre
We will never be completely free of the threat of terrorism—but we can work to minimize that threat.
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Why There Will Be More Violence During This Campaign
Anger, desperation, and the desire for drama push people to each other’s throats.
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“Never Trump!” Is Becoming “Go Trump!” in the Blink of an Eye
The Republican Party is unifying, with astonishing speed.
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Spare a Thought For Those Condemned to Defend Donald Trump
It’s a soul-crushing job, but someone has to do it.
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Donald Trump Is a New Kind of Dissembler
Is our system equipped to handle someone with such an antagonistic relationship to the truth?