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A weekly roundup of TNR's political coverage
The Real Reason House Republicans Can’t Elect a Speaker
Turns out there are consequences for not having any policy ideas or purpose.
by Alex Shephard

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Nikki Haley Is Masquerading as a Moderate
The former U.N. ambassador is on an upswing in the polls, thanks in part to her canny ability to be a bland radical.
by Ana Marie Cox
The Republican Institutionalists Are Taking Revenge on Jim Jordan
The lawmakers opposing the would-be speaker’s bid can’t be called moderates, but they all share the belief that the government should actually function.
by Grace Segers
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Why the House of Representatives Might Never Be the Same Again
After several weeks of extended chaos, it’s possible the lower chamber will be permanently changed by the GOP’s intraparty fracas.
by Grace Segers
Our Leaders’ Shameful Response to Islamophobia’s Fatal Resurgence
A yawning leadership vacuum has given rise to a new wave of bigotry in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
by Hafiz Rashid
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Jim Jordan Is the Nihilist That House Republicans Deserve
The Ohioian, who combines an extreme lack of interest in governing with a governing interest in extremism, would be the perfect leader of this lapsed party.
by Matt Ford
Hello, Left. Now Do You Believe There’s Cancel Culture?
There’s plenty to deplore when some on the left coddle Hamas. But harassing people you disagree with is no substitute for debate.
by Timothy Noah
Jim Jordan’s Big Day Ends in Chaos and Failure
The Republican nominee for speaker spent his day doing what his predecessor Kevin McCarthy did best—not getting enough votes to win the gavel.
by Grace Segers
Israel Must Defeat Hamas—and Then Get Serious About Peace
The defeat of Hamas must be followed with a revised plan, probably including several key Arab countries, to allow the creation of a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
by Jo-Ann Mort and Michael Walzer
The Emerging Coalition That Could Revitalize Our Politics
The Left and labor haven't always seen eye to eye—but they may be on the verge of a fruitful reunion.
by Raina Lipsitz
The Next Big Trend for Republican Lawmakers: Quitting
It really sucks to be a member of Congress on most days. And as the GOP spirals through a second week of not electing a speaker, some are eyeing the exits.
by Matt Ford
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