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Obamagate

presidential debate Sept. 30, 2020

Trump’s Conspiracy-Theory Shorthand Limits His Audience to True BelieversIn the debate and on the campaign trail, Trump constantly alludes to conservative myths that probably sound like gibberish to the uninitiated.

By Ed Kilgore
2020 elections May 20, 2020

Obamagate Could Be the Last Nail in the Coffin for Jeff SessionsA new poll shows him trailing by more than 20 points in the race for his old Alabama Senate seat. The GOP obsession with the “witch hunt” may be why.

By Ed Kilgore
politics May 15, 2020

Trump Uncovers ‘Biggest Political Scandal in U.S. History,’ Yet AgainObamagate is at least the third “scandal” to take the title — and somehow Trump is always the victim.

By Adam K. Raymond
the national circus May 14, 2020

Frank Rich: ‘Obamagate’ Means Trump Is DesperateThe president is trying to make a beyond incoherent conspiracy relevant because he’s nervous about his flailing campaign.

By Frank Rich
the national interest May 13, 2020

‘Obamagate’ Is Trump’s Name for the Crimes He’s Trying to Commit HimselfObama was very hesitant to weaponize law enforcement and intelligence. Trump, uh, isn’t.

By Jonathan Chait
vision 2020 May 13, 2020

Why Trump’s Obamagate Ploy Is Doomed to FailTrump’s base is already energized. So why is he focused on outlandish Obama conspiracy theories that probably mystify swing voters?

By Ed Kilgore