Inside the parlous state of state Republican parties
In an attempt to understand what is driving the tumult, The Spectator spoke to half a dozen individuals whose political careers have revolved around their work with state parties
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Thursday
Trump has reshaped the GOP. What comes next?
It seems clear that, even as much as many enduring members of the Republican Party coalition would like, there is no going back
America’s Summer of Discontent, 250 years ago
The critical months that led to independence
Who is behind the Elon Musk-backed America PAC?
Trumpworld sources indicate Dave Rexrode
Soviet America’s revolutionary wars
The Evil Empire failed to avert its destruction by exporting revolution beyond its borders. A self-righteous liberal empire will fare no better
Wednesday
On the ground at the RNC
Plus: Biden wants to instigate Supreme Court term limits
Tuesday
Bob Menendez found guilty of bribery and extortion
The sixteen charges against him also include acting as a foreign agent, obstruction of justice, and several counts of conspiracy
Hit the road, Jack
‘I’m melting, I’m melting!’ you can almost hear Jack Smith cry
Monday
Enes Kanter Freedom exploring run for office
The former NBA player acknowledges that he’ll probably have to relocate from DC to do so
Classified documents case comes crashing down
Jack Smith is not so special after all
Trump picks J.D. Vance as VP
Plus: Trump’s classified documents case is dismissed
Sunday
Donald Trump’s Roosevelt moment
‘I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot’
Friday
Biden sweetens the deal for progressive critics
Plus: Inside the White House’s deceptive media strategy
Thursday
Joe Biden in the crucible
Damn, we’re in a tight spot!
Wednesday
Dems begin to dogpile on Biden’s reelection campaign
Plus: RNC under fire for party platforms
Monday
Joe Biden refuses to give up
Plus: ‘National Conservatives’ on Trump’s Project 2025
Friday
Will the GOP change its abortion platform?
Plus: Trump challenges Biden to a ‘no-holds barred’ debate
Wednesday
Democrats turn on Joe Biden
Plus: Chinese nationals deported & Covid makes a comeback
Tuesday
Trump’s ‘hush-money’ sentencing delayed to September
Judge Merchan has pushed the date to September 18
Joy Reid fears ‘King Trump’
‘They have granted monarch-like powers to Donald Trump and declared him immune from prosecution’