To welcome you and ease your transition to D.C., I’m writing again. I’ve already introduced you to your councilmember. Now let’s talk about your new hotel, just blocks from the White House.
All in Trump
Dear Donald, Meet Your Councilmember
In just a month you’ll not only become president of the United States but also a resident of the District of Columbia. To help smooth your transition to D.C. (where you’re not too popular), I’ll be briefing you on local issues. Let’s begin with your local representative.
Did the Kochs Bring Us President Trump?
Pundits have plenty of reasons for Republicans’ 2016 electoral success, but none may be as explanatory as a book published in January, before a single ballot was cast. In Dark Money, Jane Mayer zeroes in on brothers Charles and David Koch and the secret network they’ve created to push their anti-government zealotry.
Trump Won. CNN Won Bigger.
While the media at large benefited from increased ratings and clicks from Trump’s run, CNN led the way.
Your Guide To Tonight’s Debate
Tonight’s opening debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is expected to draw a record-breaking audience, possibly as many as 100 million viewers.
“During this election, the Republican and Democratic parties have asserted unprecedented control over the primary debates… And the results have been disastrous.”
Ever since Democrats and Republicans seized control of the televised presidential debates, third party candidates haven’t fared well. But in this ‘Year of the Outsider’ two candidates - the Green Party’s Jill Stein and Libertarian Gary Johnson - have a chance to break into the debates.
When Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off next month for their first debate, it’s unlikely a third candidate will join them. That’s by design, not because voters don’t want another option.
With the Democratic and Republican nominees selected, the presidential debates are just around the corner. Facilitating negotiations between the campaigns will be the official sounding but private Commission on Presidential Debates.
Donald Trump’s improbable political rise has been fueled by the unprecedented free media he’s received, particularly from the cable news networks.