It’s a mark of how ugly American conservatism has become that people with a sense of history are nostalgic for Barry Goldwater. I’ve been thinking about Goldwater lately since even before Republicans ...

I imagine Barry Goldwater might be rolling over in his grave, to know that Donald Trump will be in the house. Specifically, in his house. On Saturday, Donald Trump will stand on the patio from which ...

It almost seemed like a nominating convention. The organ roared; there were banners, signs and demonstrators. Then, as 1,800 Republicans cheered, clapped and whistled, Arizona’s Republican Senator ...