It seems a new generation of Republicans has emerged to take on the former president and his allies, writes Julian Zelizer. The story is certainly a twist, but it is not surprising. The phenomenon has shaped the conservative movement since the 1970s.
Author: Julian Zelizer, CNN
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Trump’s ‘America First’ Policy Is Dead
If the last two years have shown us anything, it’s that America’s strength depends on its international alliances, writes Julian Zelizer.
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The failure to include a $15.6 billion pandemic aid package in the omnibus spending bill the House passed on Wednesday is a collective mistake that could come back to haunt us.
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President Joe Biden is confronting an international crisis of an enormous magnitude. While Biden played a proactive role in trying to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine, it wasn’t enough to stop the largest conventional milit…
Biden Is Wrestling With the Volatile Politics of Crime
Biden is wrestling with the volatile politics of crime, a controversial issue which may impact his popularity, writes Julian Zelizer. But it would a big mistake if he let the political temptations of the moment guide his position on an issue that is c…
Is Biden’s Presidency Doomed?
President Joe Biden is struggling politically. Recent polls have shown that his approval ratings continue to fall. According to CNN’s Poll of Polls, the President stands at 42%, while Quinnipiac’s January poll placed him at 33%. Those are the kinds of…
How Biden Coulda Woulda Shoulda Saved BBB
Was there anything else President Joe Biden could have done? Biden should use all the tools President Lyndon B. Johnson deployed if he wants a shot at passing some version of the Build Back Better bill next year, writes Julian Zelizer.
This Moment Is Biden’s Biggest Leadership Test Yet
It’s starting to feel like March 2020 all over again, writes Julian Zelizer. In New York City, news of rising infection rates, canceled Broadway performances, restaurant closures and a shift to online learning, carries a harrowing reminder of the pand…