Author Archives: Scott McConnell
About Scott McConnell
Scott McConnell is a founding editor of TAC
Rise of the Alt-Right
White nationalism is still marginal—but anti-globalism isn’t.
Hillary Covers Her Bases
She tried to steal trade skeptics from Trump, but has little room to move on immigration and crime.
Trump Returns to Court Politics
Who will have the king’s ear on foreign policy?
An Uneasy Alliance With the GOP
Inside the convention, there is both Trump enthusiasm and mere acceptance. Outside, there is only anger.
A Convention Like Every Other?
Despite high security and the threat of disruption, Monday mostly displayed normalcy.
Why Trump Wins
He knows border wars have replaced culture wars.
Donald Trump, Presumptive Nominee
Voters long frustrated by establishment positions on trade and immigration found their voice.
Why Kasich Flopped
He has no one to blame but himself for his failure to snap up foreign-policy moderates.
Should Donald Trump Have First Amendment Rights?
The GOP frontrunner has flaws, but his supporters should not be denied the opportunity to hold a peaceful rally.
What President Trump’s Foreign-Policy Team Might Look Like
Forget the neocons—make America great again by putting the national interest first.
The Trump Realignment
If Rubio’s attacks on the Donald aren’t successful, will neoconservatives leave the GOP for Hillary Clinton?
Trump, Christie and the Revival of GOP Moderates
The New Jersey governor’s endorsement signals that the billionaire’s politics may not be as radical as some have assumed.
Kasich and the Missing Foreign Policy Debate
Why is the GOP rushing to consolidate around the return of George W. Bush’s first term?
Kasich Earns His Ticket
He’s the least hawkish establishment candidate left. But can he beat Jeb and Rubio again?
Sanders and Trump in Very Late Capitalism
Both campaigns are criticizing the same thing, in divergent but essentially parallel ways.
Pop Goes the Marco Bubble
The establishment was ready to rally around Rubio, but the final New Hampshire debate exposed his weaknesses.
Who Will Survive New Hampshire?
Trump still draws large crowds, but more voters should have a chance to see Christie and Kasich.
Trump Still Alive After Iowa
Like the global elite he disdains, his appeal isn’t going away.
Jeb Won’t Challenge Rubio
Bush has lost the energy to take out his protege, as well as any pretense of foreign-policy realism.
How Iowa Can Change New Hampshire
Not much is decided until the last few minutes of the game.
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