The Plum Line

Opinions from Greg Sargent and Paul Waldman

Trump’s corruption of the election just took a hit. But there’s still a problem.

Intelligence officials challenge the president's claims about vote-by-mail.

If he wins, it's absolutely vital. If he loses, it's nearly as important.

"We're all being silenced!" they cry on national television.

Pam Bondi and others display extraordinary contempt for our political system and institutions.

Trump's despicable attacks at the convention have a purpose.

Who cares, when God's hand is on your champion in the White House?

What if Kirk and Spock were lovers? What if Trump was a caring man who defeated the pandemic? Indulge your imagination.

The sheer totalizing effect of all the Trump worship is deeply unsettling.

This isn't just about the presidential contest.

He has distilled the Republican Party down to himself.