Little-Known October Surprises
This is the scariest month of the year for presidential campaigns, and for good reason.
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What a Trump Comeback Could Look Like
Despite the polls’ tightness, most pundits believe Trump can’t win. OZY co-founder Carlos Watson says they’re wrong.
This Woman Pushed Her Party to Reform. And It Worked.
The crusader against superdelegates made her coming-out speech at the Democratic National Convention.
The GOP's Secret Weapon for 2020: Condi?
If Donald Trump loses next month, then Condoleezza Rice may be the one getting calls about 2020.
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The Contenders: Campaign Endorsements That Actually Mattered
Endorsements don’t always matter in presidential elections. But game-changers do exist.
How Brock Turner Could Affect the Election
On the one hand, this week has been a celebration of women’s equality. On the other, it’s thrown victory into doubt.
Can America’s First Openly Gay Senator Blaze a New Trail?
Tammy Baldwin is a surprisingly serene trailblazer.
Can Donald Trump Unite His Party? Here Are 5 Ways He Can Try
Donald Trump has taken over the Republican Party brand. Now, can he manage it?
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Is the GOP About to Disintegrate?
Republican stalwart Grover Norquist argues why such reports are mildly exaggerated.
What Rises From This Election's Ashes?
The crazy will continue. Editor-in-Chief Carlos Watson on what no one’s paying attention to.
Pussy Riots at Trump Tower
We’ve never seen a candidate spark a gender war like this.
The Outsider Businessman Who Could Inherit Trumpism
Someone will pick up the Donald’s mantle. Could it be this senator?
Can Hillary's ‘Quiet Assassin’ Usher in a Landslide?
Hans Goff helped Hillary beat Bernie. But can he win her a sweep in the general election too?
On the Trail: How Deep Does Hillary's Support Go?
To push an ambitious agenda, Hillary Clinton will need to convert support into volunteers. Can she do it?
TRUMP, The Presidency: The Art of the Steal
In which President Trump shows Vladimir Putin the art of the deal.
