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Clear all filters- The Economist10 min
Cindy McCain: what next for the Republican Party?
Cindy McCain, Joe Biden, John McCain, Donald Trump
Cindy McCain, the widow of Senator John McCain, asserts that the Republican Party has strayed from its historic values of inclusion and predicts a potential fracture due to current high partisanship and the January 6th insurrection. She contrasts the recent violence with the successful democratic transition under President Joe Biden, whom she praises for prioritizing bipartisanship and immediate crisis management regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Ultimately, McCain envisions a new era of cooperation where the law-abiding majority within the party helps restore the United States' global standing as a beacon of hope and democratic stability.
- The Economist12 min
Life after Trump: what’s the future of the Republican Party?
Trump, Joe Biden, Idris Kahloun, James Astle
Despite his 2020 election loss, Donald Trump maintains dominant control over the Republican Party, compelling former critics like Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio to align with his populist platform to avoid electoral backlash. This entrenched loyalty, reinforced by base support for the 2020 election fraud narrative, has created a fragmented media ecosystem and left Trump with minimal internal opposition as he contemplates a 2024 run. Analysts warn that the party's future trajectory remains volatile, with the strength of Trump's personal appeal serving as the decisive factor in either cementing a populist era or allowing for a potential succession.
- The Economist24 min
Joe Biden wins: what next for America?
Joe Biden, Sarah Collinson, Zannie Minton-Beddoes, John Prudhoe
Joe Biden secured the presidency with a decisive victory, winning the popular vote by approximately 4 million votes while facing a divided government as Republicans retain control of the Senate. Although legal challenges to the results lack traction due to Biden's substantial margins in key swing states, the election exposed significant polling errors and deep national divisions driven by mutual animosity. Looking forward, the incoming administration plans to govern through legislation and executive orders to reverse Trump-era policies, while the Republican Party prepares to shed Donald Trump's personal divisiveness to maintain its populist platform for future elections.