Paul Waldman
Washington Post
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Recent articles by Paul:
The questions about the Russia scandal we still need answered
A four-page letter from Trump's attorney general barely scratches the surface. → Read More
How misogyny is already shaping the presidential race
And just wait until Trump gets involved. → Read More
The Russia Scandal is Still One of the Worst in American Political History
Before anyone outside of a few Justice Department officials knew what is contained in Robert Mueller's final report about his investigation into the Russia scandal, Republicans were weirdly gleeful. Apparently based on the sole fact that Mueller will not be handing down any more indictments, they were ready to declare Donald Trump completely vindicated, his → Read More
So will we ‘lock up’ Ivanka and Jared for violating government email policy?
All the savvy people know what happened in 2016 was just a put-on. If only they admitted it then. → Read More
Happy Hour Roundup
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. → Read More
Republicans keep pushing the Supreme Court toward overturning Roe v. Wade
They may be forcing the issue quicker than the chief justice would like. → Read More
Next to Stacey Abrams, Biden’s philosophy looks flawed and dated
They represent opposite theories about what Democrats need to do to win. → Read More
Happy Hour Roundup
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. → Read More
A simple taxonomy of 2020 Democrats
If you're going to make that leap, you had better be a superstar. → Read More
The electoral college is an abomination, and Democrats should keep talking about it
Imagine if the person most Americans voted for actually became president. → Read More
Happy Hour Roundup
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. → Read More
Sixteen years ago we invaded Iraq. And what did we learn?
The Bush Doctrine lives in the GOP; it's just in suspended animation until Trump is gone. → Read More
Democrats have figured out where they’re going on health care
Something quite remarkable is happening right now among Democrats on the issue of health care: After an intense period in which rhetoric, policy and politics were all seemingly in flux, the party is rapidly moving toward something like consensus on where it ought to go next on its most critical domestic priority. As you may know, almost every Democrat running for president has said he or she… → Read More
Happy Hour Roundup
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. → Read More
Deutsche Bank, George Conway and the black hole of Trump’s corruption
They knew he was lying to them, but they kept propping him up anyway. → Read More
Why Trump attacked a local union leader in Ohio
Speak some inconvenient truths and Trump will go after you, even if you're fighting for what he says he wants. → Read More
Happy Hour Roundup
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. → Read More
Why court-packing suddenly looks appealing to Democrats
Imagine what will happen if they take over after 2020 and the Supreme Court strikes down the legislation they pass. → Read More
Beto O'Rourke and the Unity Problem
Just six months ago, Beto O'Rourke was basking in the love of Democrats from across America as he ran for Senate. Videos of him answering questions and giving speeches went viral, he built an enormous grassroots organizing machine, and hopeful supporters showered him with a mind-boggling $79 million in contributions. → Read More
How white identity politics will shape the GOP’s future
If Trump loses in 2020, racial grievance will only grow more intense. → Read More