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Grand Old People PartyRepublicans are old and getting older. That’s a huge problem for the GOP.
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Ted Cruz Is Stuck in the 1980sHe’d be more popular with voters if he stopped parroting Ronald Reagan and joined the 21st century.
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I Can’t Hate Donald TrumpI do hate the Republicans who’ve enabled his remarkable popularity.
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The Irony of Anti-Immigration RacismClosing our borders won’t stop the U.S. from becoming a majority-minority nation.
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Slate Voice: “Turn Off Your Heat”Listen to Reihan Salam read his case for lowering the thermostat during the winter months.
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A New Threat to ObamacareInsurance companies are starting to pull out. Premiums are rising. Is the ACA doomed?
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The United States Doesn’t Spend Enough on Its MilitaryOur future, and the future of our allies, depends on stronger, and yes, more expensive, armed forces.
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Scott Walker Isn’t FinishedYes, he ran a terrible campaign, but he may yet be a player in the 2016 race.
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White FrightDoes Donald Trump represent the ascendancy of white nationalism on the American right?
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Folks Before KochsTo save itself, the Republican Party must finally put the working class ahead of the donor class.
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What Does Marco Rubio Stand For?The senator’s chameleonlike nature makes him the GOP’s best hope to win the general election—if he can make it that far.
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The Conservative Case Against Donald TrumpAnd the case for a Voltron-like merger of Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio.
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Donald Trump, Made in ChinaHow Chinese-driven job losses have fueled the Republican’s insurgent candidacy.
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We Need to Spend More on Our Soldiers and SailorsYes, the U.S. already spends a lot on our military. But our people are more valuable—and cost more—than any other armed force in the world.
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Resettling Syrian Refugees: An AlternativeEconomic opportunity closer to home is better than a struggle to integrate abroad.
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Where Does Marco Rubio Stand on Immigration?It’s time for the Florida senator to stop avoiding the issue.
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The Real Reason for the Chaos in the HouseIt’s not just rebellious GOP lawmakers. It’s what empowers those lawmakers to buck the party leadership.
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What Republicans Need From Their Next SpeakerHow John Boehner’s replacement can unite a fractious party.
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Why Would Any Sane Republican Run for President?The way the GOP chooses its candidate for America’s highest office is totally crazy.