Donald Trump

The incumbent keeps saying he did more in 47 months. As ever, the factual record differs.

Philippe J. Fournier: Some modest polling errors in a number of toss-up states and a win in Pennsylvania could push Trump over the tipping point to win

A distinguished group of U.S. political observers join the Maclean’s senior writer to discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming presidential election

Paul Wells: In their duelling town halls, Biden may have got off easy, but he was sharp and well-prepared. Trump’s show, meanwhile, turned into a rough ride.

Adnan R. Khan: Fundamentalists are readying themselves for a confrontation with liberal secularism, with Trump as their crusading knight

Adnan R. Khan: How do you convince rural Americans that the cities are not the anarchy Trump says they are? How do you convince urbanites to engage with rural fears rather than dismiss them?

Philippe J. Fournier: The current map shows a distinct advantage towards Joe Biden. But any victory will ultimately come down to three crucial states.

Image of the Week: A furious Michigan governor responds to an alleged kidnapping plot by two of the violent fringe groups the U.S. president indulges

Paul Wells: The job of a president Joe Biden would be leading the cleanup crew after a vandal. At stake: the entire American project.

David Frum: First-term Trump was lazy, gullible, ignorant, vain and crooked. Second-term Trump would be worse.