Book Review: Scapegoating the Media Ignores Other Major Problems in American Politics
Yes, the news industry helped get Trump elected — but not to the extent that Nolan Higdon and Mickey Huff argue in their new book, United States of Distraction.
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This Outpouring of Empathy from Trump Supporters is Simply Too Much
I get that the GOP wants to understand why it lost the popular vote in an effort to build bridges with the frustrated majority it must now govern, but my emotions are still raw.
Tune into the Trump Show, Brought to You by the Happily Stupid
Fear won this election. In the House of Fear lives racism, sexism, homophobia, gun-fanaticism, and poverty.
In Cypress, Trump Voters Have Their Reasons… Sort Of
Voters pick candidates for reasons you can’t even imagine, or no reason at all, writes Chris Hooks.
‘Anybody Other Than Trump Would Have Been Nice’: Election Day in Katy
Hillary voters, though fewer in number in the deep-red Houston suburb, were more vocal.
‘I Don’t Like Either of the Candidates’: Election Day on the Outskirts of Austin
'I just don’t like Hillary personally,' said one voter, who voted Trump at the top and Dems down ballot.
Election Day Road-Tripping Through Red, White and Blue (but Mostly Red) Texas
In Round Top: 'Fox News, some say they’re biased too, but they’re biased the same way I am, so I don’t mind.'
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Election Day Live Blog: Trump Wins Texas by Nine, Takes Presidency
The day we thought, or perhaps hoped, would never come has arrived. Here's how it unfolded.
What Wendy Davis Can Teach Texas About Hillary Clinton
White Texans didn't turn up for Davis in 2014. Can Donald Trump alienate enough of them to make Clinton competitive?
Huge Early Voting Turnout Could be Good News for Dems
Republicans ‘not as enthusiastic’ this year, say strategists.