Opinions P.M.: The ‘electability’ claim is swallowing up the Democratic primaries. But it’s nonsense.

How the media makes it harder for 2020 challengers to connect with voters; Want to build a far-right movement? Spain's Vox party shows how.

The Plum Line The 'electability' claim is swallowing up the Democratic primaries. But it's nonsense. It might make sense if we didn't judge it in all the wrong ways. By Paul Waldman · Read more How the media makes it harder for 2020 challengers to connect with voters But with the press focused on Trump's legal battles, candidates hoping for a big media moment are feeling forced to go hard at him on Russia. By The Ranking Committee · Read more   The Opinions Essay Want to build a far-right movement? Spain's Vox party shows how. Vox blazed across the Internet, dividing its country. Now it's in parliament. By Anne Applebaum · Read more   William Barr's master class in word-splitting The attorney general excels in prevarication and provocation. By Christine Emba · Read more   Can John Hickenlooper come from behind again? He likes the role of underdog. By Helaine Olen · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Another storm is brewing that Trump doesn't want to see Reaping the whirlwind. By Tom Toles · Read more   Why don't Americans want to impeach Trump? It isn't like they don't want Trump to go away. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   This nation is at the mercy of a criminal administration The rule of law is in peril as never before in modern memory. By Max Boot · Read more   The Plum Line The White House's latest attack on Mueller reveals an ugly truth about Trump Let's be clear on what Trump is really arguing here. It's bad. By Greg Sargent · Read more   Drunk on power Trump thinks, from listening to Barr, that he is omnipotent. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Outlook Presidential candidates once boasted of their experience. Now it's a liability. A long record means it's easier for voters — or rivals — to find things to criticize. By Tracy Sefl · Read more   If Larry Hogan wants to be a climate hero, he should sign the Clean Energy Jobs Act It is a radically good bill, and scientists say we need radical steps to solve global warming. By Kristin Cook and Mike Tidwell · Read more   Harris challenges the thinking on the best way to challenge Trump Maybe the party doesn't need an old white guy. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   The growing achievement gap in Montgomery County schools must be addressed Equity requires equal access and opportunity so that success cannot be predicted by race or socioeconomic status. By Jack R. Smith · Read more   Outlook 'Free tuition' is the opposite of progressive policymaking It's presented as leveling the playing field. It would worsen economic inequality. By Sandy Baum and Sarah Turner · Read more   Recommended for you Get The Trailer newsletter News and insight on political campaigns around the country, from David Weigel. 435 districts. 50 states. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Sign Up

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