Vol. 20, No. 48
September 7, 2015
Cover Story
The Trump Phenomenon
By Christopher Caldwell and Julius Krein
Also in This Issue
- Remembering Amy A. Kass — Caitrin Keiper and Diana Schaub
- A Fading Campaign — John McCormack
- Doing Better with Hispanic Voters — Fred Barnes
This issue examined the rise of Donald Trump as a political force during the 2015 Republican primary campaign. Christopher Caldwell and Julius Krein explored the Trump phenomenon from different angles, with Caldwell analyzing Trump's focus on elections and corporate accountability, while Krein examined Trump's appeal as a challenger to establishment elites through his embrace of American nationalism. The issue also included coverage of Scott Walker's struggling campaign, GOP strategies for Hispanic voters, and tributes to educator Amy A. Kass, who had recently passed away.