Author Archive
S.V. Dáte
Oversight
Trump Sticks With Tweets and Insults
As Clinton goes on the attack, his freestyle campaign lacks money, staff, and a consistent message
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Oversight
The Republican Party Can Stop Trump But Only By Thwarting Its Voters
After his smashing victory in New York, he will finish the primaries well ahead of Cruz and in hailing range of the 1,237 delegates needed for the nomination.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Trump Spends More On Jet Fuel Than On Staff
Frugal except about personal comforts, he burns through some $3 million on his Boeing 757 so he can sleep at home in Manhattan or Florida.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Oversight
Will Trump Destroy the Party of Reagan?
The rogue candidate threatens the coalition of social, economic, and foreign policy conservatives.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Oversight
Clinton’s Coronation Becomes a Grind
She and Sanders will battle through March, costing her money and precious staff time.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Oversight
Clinton Got Obama's Iowa Tactics, Not His Voters
Sanders' strong showing with young voters highlights the challenge Clinton faces if she wants to replicate the Obama coalition.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Trump Pulls Out of Thursday Debate After Argument With Fox
Just days before the Iowa caucus, he announces boycott over “wise-guy” press release.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Oversight
Donald Trump Could Ride Momentum to the Republican Nomination
If he wins Iowa, then an establishment candidate will face an uphill struggle to stop him.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Donald Trump on Building a Wall, His Boring Foes and His Lead
The GOP front-runner brings his road show to Northern Virginia.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
The Many Gaffes and Misstatements of Donald Trump
From the size of his airplane to the source of his campaign money, the GOP frontrunner continues making factually untrue claims
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Oversight
Forget the 2016 Polls: Nobody Knows Anything Yet
The campaigns and the political media are fixated on the presidential race—but actual voters aren’t.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Bush’s Campaign Trails Three Republican Rivals in 2016 Money Race
His super PAC remains supreme, but his campaign has less cash on hand than Cruz, Rubio, or Carson.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Donald Trump’s Donors, Not His Own Money, Fueled His Magic Summer
The candidate spent just $100,000 of his own money for his summer campaign.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Bush: One's Religion Not an Appropriate Criterion in Race
The Floridian further wades into the Muslim controversy generated by fellow Donald Trump and Ben Carson.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
The Trump Doctrine: Talk Loudly and Stand On or Near a Big Ship
The 2016 Republican presidential candidate was long on promises, but light on specifics, as he called for a stronger military and better veterans care.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Oversight
Are We Nearing the End of Trump?
If history is any guide, he's not going anywhere.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Bernie Sanders Is the Best Challenger Hillary Clinton Could've Hoped For
The Vermont senator could make the Democratic front-runner a better candidate in the short-term, and as the race goes on, Clinton’s campaign is confident it’ll be able to bring Sanders’ supporters into the fold.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Bush Lays Out Post-Obamacare Plan for the GOP
Many of the features of the Affordable Care Act come from a plan drafted by the conservative Heritage Foundation.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Management
Hillary Clinton Officially Launched Her Campaign Saturday
The Democratic presidential candidate gave her first big campaign speech in New York City on Saturday.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal
Defense
Obama’s Red Line on Iraq: No Ground Troops
The White House looks to run out the clock without a certain level of military engagement.
- S.V. Dáte, National Journal