Megan McArdle, Columnist

Democratic Machine Chose Clinton Long Ago. But Why?

She was anointed back when it seemed possible the Republicans could nominate a really viable candidate.

Then there were three.

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“If Trump wins (or comes close),” writes my friend Tim Lee, “liberals are going to need a better answer than writing half the electorate off as racist.”

As the Democratic National Convention lurches off to a chaotic start, let me offer one answer: Hillary Clinton is a terrible, terrible candidate.