The GOP’s Schoolyard Scuffle

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 1, 2016 The race for the Republican presidential nomination couldn't possibly get any more bizarre, appalling, puerile, embarrassing, self-destructive or -- hold on, this just in: It did. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: What Does Chris Christie Have to Gain by Endorsing Donald Trump?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2016 It’s hard to imagine Christie being anyone’s vice president. So is he angling to be attorney general in a Trump administration? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Left, Right & Center: Trump Plays His Trump Card

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 26, 2016 Chris Christie endorses Trump, closing Guantánamo, and iPhone security. Bob Scheer said Donald Trump is a moderate in the spirit of Mussolini. Dig deeper

Donald Trump Does Away With the GOP’s 9/11 Fantasy

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Feb 16, 2016 "Surely this time," the Republican establishment chorus cries with joy, "Donald Trump has gone too far!" Don't bet on it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Christie Parting Shot

Randall Enos, Cagle Cartoons Feb 12, 2016 Dig deeper

VIDEOS: Watch Sanders’ and Trump’s New Hampshire Victory Speeches and Get a Rundown of the Results

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 10, 2016 With so many candidates in the race, especially on the Republican side, it can be hard to keep track of who's winning, losing and dropping out. Here's what you need from Tuesday's primary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Prevail in New Hampshire Primary

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 10, 2016 This time, the projections were correct: On Tuesday evening, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders were named the winners of the New Hampshire presidential primary -- and they both won big.This time, the projections were correct: On Tuesday evening, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders were named the winners of the New Hampshire presidential primary—and they both won big. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: GOP Candidates’ Fates on the Line in New Hampshire

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2016 Jeb Bush brought his mom and brother out to rally for his cause during the lead-up to Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, but will their combined dynastic powers be enough to keep him in the running for the 2016 presidential contest? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Marco Rubio Was Anything but Presidential During the GOP New Hampshire Debate

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Feb 9, 2016 It's time for establishment Republicans to face the truth about Marco Rubio: Once you get past the facade, there appears to be no there there. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Eighth GOP Debate Roundup: Marco Rubio Shaken but Not Taken, Donald Trump Dials It Down

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2016 Viewers who tuned in Saturday night to the eighth GOP debate caught a subtler side of Donald Trump, who showed up for the occasion but mostly let his rivals take swipes at one another. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Missed the Eighth GOP Debate? Watch the Highlights Here

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2016 If you didn't have a chance to watch the Republican debate Saturday night, or simply want a refresher, here are some of the most important moments. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Most Expensive Election Ever Is a Billionaire’s Playground (Except for Bernie Sanders)

By Nomi Prins / TomDispatch Feb 1, 2016 Given that our brand of democracy is cold hard cash, let’s examine the relationships between our 21st-century plutocrats and the contenders for the White House. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )