Trump's astounding victory

How Trump filled the dignity deficit  For decades, progressives have emphasized the "income gap" separating rich and poor. That was half right, says Arthur Brooks. But the relevant gap wasn't income; it was dignity.  Continue Reading Trump's astounding victory  Michael Barone explains that Trump didn't do much better with heartland voters than Mitt Romney, even though the Republican margin there doubled. How? Continue Reading OK, it's over. Now what?  It will be tempting for many who stayed on the sidelines to root for Trump's failure, writes Danielle Pletka. But it's time to stop whining and support those working hard for a smooth transition. Continue Reading Report: How to fix US health care  From day one, a top priority for the new administration must be health care reform. A 2015 report from AEI lays out exactly how Republicans can get it right. Continue Reading Can Trump walk on the Iran deal?  Trump is right: The Iran deal is flawed and does little to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions. That doesn't mean he should walk away from it, argues Michael Rubin. Continue Reading "Liberals want to attribute Trump's win to white racism. One difficulty with that explanation is that many of these voters voted for Obama in 2012 and 2008." — Timothy P. Carney, AEI visiting fellow (Read the full story) ELECTION WATCH 2016 Few models gave Trump a chance — except Henry Olsen's  Michael Barone, Karlyn Bowman, and Norman J. Ornstein Before Tuesday night, most pollsters confidently projected Hillary Clinton would roll into the White House with a landslide win over Donald Trump. Of course, that didn't happen. Henry Olsen has been modeling elections since 2000, and he saw the signs for a big upset. Hear how he did it — and what it all might mean for the future. (Clip begins at the 3:30 mark.) Events@AEI Want more? Check out our upcoming events or watch clips of the latest guest speakers at AEI. Explore Now