Opinions P.M.: Trump’s chances in 2020 aren’t nearly as bad as people think

What China's defeat in Hong Kong tells us about the future of Taiwan; Buttigieg's approach to courting black voters appears to be working

Trump's chances in 2020 aren't nearly as bad as people think He may not win the popular vote, but as Trump made clear in 2016, he doesn't need the popular vote to win in 2020. By Henry Olsen · Read more What China's defeat in Hong Kong tells us about the future of Taiwan The protests illustrated how fearful people in Hong Kong are about the erosion of the idea of "one country, two systems." By John Pomfret · Read more   Buttigieg's approach to courting black voters appears to be working Within one month, Buttigieg has jumped from zero percent support among African Americans to 6 percent in the new Post and Courier poll. By Jonathan Capehart · Read more   The Plum Line Trump actually wants to make the election about health care. Good luck with that. It'll be spectacular, believe me. You'll see it any day now. By Paul Waldman · Read more   Hong Kong needs a leader of the free world This is a critical moment for democracy — and Trump is AWOL. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Trump offers his unusual perspective on 2020 polling He is against campaign numbers that leak. By Tom Toles · Read more   What are we learning about the current state of the race? Biden stays out in front, but look who's coming up fast. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   How rural America can grab a bigger megaphone If residents are willing to adopt some big-city ideas, they might exert great influence — perhaps with just a visit to the local library. By Gary Abernathy · Read more   Buttigieg shows solid judgment on key issues He's talking sense when others aren't. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   The Plum Line Trump is afraid he'll lose reelection, and he's in a fury over it Leaked internal polling by the Trump campaign tells a larger story. By Greg Sargent · Read more   PostEverything Why rent control alone can't solve the expensive-housing crisis New York Democrats are trumpeting a new era of "equity" — prematurely. By Roderick Hills · Read more   PostEverything Grading Pete Buttigieg's foreign policy speech Like the candidate, the speech shows some promise and some serious gaps. By Daniel Drezner · Read more   It's time for regulatory agencies to start putting public health ahead of private profit Pesticide regulations give corporations the benefit of the doubt. Corporations have shown they don't deserve it. By Shana Bernstein · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT 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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