Gail Collins's Blog, page 45

Deconstructing Hillary and Bernie

Let’s look at how the two Democratic candidates — Martin who? — differ.

Coming to Terms with Donald

Trump doesn’t look so bad when the alternative is Ted Cruz.

Palin, Trump, Cruz and Corn

Sarah surfaces and Ted gets trounced for the wrong reason.

Hillary and Bernie, Punching

The Democrats may have strayed off the high road, but they’re a long way from Trump-Cruz territory.

Politics: Everything’s Relative

Here are rules for dealing with family members showing up in the presidential race, like when to give them a break and when to go for the jugular.

Wanted: Straight Shooters

The nation could find a rare moment of gun consensus by supporting safety training.

Cornering the Anger Market

Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders both have campaigns about outrage, but Sanders’s has much better villains.

Our New Year Quiz

Test how well you blocked out parts of the last political year.

The Donald Trump Days of Christmas

For starters, say your “Happy holidays” while they’re still allowed.

What’s the Matter With Iowa?

Corn always gets presidential candidates’ early attention, but maybe other states should get to vote first some years.