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The Book That Predicted the 2024 Election
The G.O.P. pollster Patrick Ruffini’s book “Party of the People” outlined the realignments reflected in this year’s election results.
By Ezra Klein
Where Does This Leave Democrats?
The coalition the Democratic Party built in the Obama years has crumbled. But Democrats can choose how to respond.
By Ezra Klein
Jon Stewart Looks Back With Sanity and/or Fear
The comedian and co-host of “The Daily Show” reflects on how American politics has changed over the last two decades.
By Ezra Klein
Are We on the Cusp of a New Political Order?
The historian Gary Gerstle discusses how America’s political consensus has shifted over the decades.
By Ezra Klein
Vivek Ramaswamy Has a Different Vision for Trumpism From JD Vance
The former Trump primary challenger discusses the ideological divides he sees within Trumpism.
By Ezra Klein
Maggie Haberman on What an Unleashed Trump Might Do
The New York Times political correspondent discusses Donald Trump’s past, present and possible future.
By Ezra Klein
What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?
I think there’s an answer. But it’s not age — or, at least, it’s not just age.
By Ezra Klein
The Hidden Politics of Disorder
The crime researcher Charles Fain Lehman discusses why people feel unsafe, even as violent crime rates have dropped.
By Ezra Klein
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel: ‘I Felt Lied To’
The journalist discusses his experience visiting Israel and the West Bank.
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How Biden’s Middle East Policy Fell Apart
The journalist Franklin Foer traced the Biden administration’s diplomacy in the Middle East since Oct. 7 and emerged with an “anatomy of a failure.”
By Ezra Klein