2016 Republican primary Archives

Radio

The Future Of Conservatism And The Republican Party With Mike Needham

June 6, 2016 By The Federalist Staff

CEO of Heritage Action for America, Mike Needham, explains how a Trump presidency might impact the conservative movement.

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A Conservative’s Guide To A Trump Nomination

May 4, 2016 By D.C. McAllister

Populism is a virus we’ve just recently caught. Cultural Marxism is a cancer that has infiltrated every part of our nation. Pivot to #NeverHillary.

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Trump Vodka Is A Perfect Blend Of His Disasters

April 1, 2016 By Brad Slager

How Donald Trump handled Trump Vodka shows his management style. And that’s repeatedly going out of business after making wild claims.

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It’s Cruel To Politicize Heidi Cruz’s Depression

March 29, 2016 By D.C. McAllister

The time to stigmatize bouts with depression is over. Millions share Heidi Cruz’s story, and it doesn’t delegitimize her or her husband one bit.

Radio

The Future Of The Republican Party With Ramesh Ponnuru

March 18, 2016 By The Federalist Staff

National Review Senior Editor Ramesh Ponnuru explains historical precedence for a contested convention and Republican Presidential candidates.

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Donald Trump Will Get Out The Vote—For Democrats

March 17, 2016 By Berny Belvedere

No other candidate in the field can match — let alone eclipse — Hillary Clinton’s abiding unpopularity like Donald Trump can.

Free Expression

In Defense Of Trump’s Chicago Protesters

March 14, 2016 By David Marcus

By tucking tail and running from Chicago Friday, Donald Trump proved he has neither the head nor the heart to withstand the strong scrutiny of American democracy.

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How Rich Guy Donald Trump Speaks Working-Class Language

March 10, 2016 By Megan G. Oprea

At a time when Americans are clamoring for an outsider, a guy who talks like your mechanic is seen as trustworthy, even though he was born into the 1 percent.

Politics

Brokered GOP Conventions Often Produce A Winning President

March 10, 2016 By Trey Mayfield

Since its first convention in 1856, the Republican Party has had ten presidential elections in which no candidate coming into the convention had a majority of delegates.

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Stop Bickering About Who Will Beat Trump And Wallop Him

February 25, 2016 By Parker Briden

While Republicans debate which anti-Trump candidate to coalesce around, Donald Trump is winning, and he’s going to keep winning until the rest of the field takes him on directly.

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Rubio Needs To Move Aside For Cruz, Not Vice Versa

February 22, 2016 By D.C. McAllister

Why would Ted Cruz, who has a well-stocked campaign, more delegates than Marco Rubio, and a strong ground game, give that up for a snowball’s chance at a SCOTUS confirmation?

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5 Reasons Ted Cruz’ ‘Divisiveness’ Could Be An Asset

February 16, 2016 By Georgi Boorman

America needs a leader who has proven he will execute their priorities in service of controlling government so the people can shine. Ted Cruz is that.

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John Kasich Repeats His Deceptive Obamacare Claims In South Carolina

February 11, 2016 By Bre Payton

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has taken his pack of lies with him to South Carolina to knock his Republican opponents down before the upcoming primary.

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How The Firebrands Stump In New Hampshire

February 9, 2016 By David Marcus

Our on-scene correspondent plies the New Hampshire crowds listening to Republican presidential frontrunners Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.

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Chris Christie’s Equal Pay Stance Is Disappointing

February 8, 2016 By Melissa Langsam Braunstein

Chris Christie is famous for being blunt. So why did he shy away from the truth about equal pay for working women?

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Marco Rubio Is The GOP’s Best Shot At The Presidency

February 8, 2016 By Rachel Lu

The nation needs a charismatic leader who can build coalitions, pursue reasonable policy reforms, and persuade younger voters to give conservatism a chance.