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Trump succeeds until sufficient critical mass unmasks his entire sham narrative as calculated predation, rife with contradictions, violent fulminations, and racist dog whistles. One defeats an immoral storyteller first by exposing the corrosive storyline, then the nasty, arrogant charlatan who presumes his black magic can gain him the riches of the White House. The only way to defeat such a crock is a sustained public assault on his entire narrative form, a tissue of deceptions whose “plot” is all about surpassing the last whopper. Focus on the formulas and creepy assumptions, not just lying details.

“This is the victory paid and carried out for 20 years by two people, David and Charles Koch.”

The group is “getting involved earlier than ever in the presidential primary process,” and the ads as evidence of their “commitment to support a candidate in the Republican presidential primary who can… win.”  

Trump responds to charges that he's too cozy with Putin.

Here are the 10 big things you need to understand about the Senate trial and the historic moment our country is in right now.

“The voters have spoken, and what we’re seeing is a president who refuses to recognize and embrace the will of the people.”

Bernie is showing a significant lead over Hillary in new New Hampshire poll.

Does the 17th-century Japanese art form sum up the White House's production of the Trans-Pacific Partnership? If we're talking about elaborate sets and costuming, rhythmic dialogue and stylized acting, then we would have to say so.

When 500 refugees arrived in their community, residents of Zaandam were wary. But by the time the newcomers could apply for residency status in Europe, neighbors didn’t want them to leave.

As Biden and Trump clinch their party nominations for a historic rematch, voter enthusiasm hits a new low, reflecting a divided nation's quest for alternatives.