The Post-Trump Politics of the Republican Primaries

Plus: the French origins of “You will not replace us”; the Democrats’ response to Justice Alito’s draft opinion; and Hong Sangsoo knows if you’re faking it. View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, May 15, 2022 The Political Scene The Strange Post-Trump Politics of the Pennsylvania Republican Primaries A few theories for why the former President’s endorsement of Mehmet Oz failed to clear the field. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells From the News Desk Comment After the Failed Senate Bill on Abortion If the Democratic response to Justice Alito’s draft opinion was largely rhetorical, was it also a missed opportunity? By Jill Lepore Our Columnists The Slow Crash on Wall Street Likely Isn’t Over Yet As tens of millions of Americans watch the values of their retirement savings decline, many of them are asking what is causing the sell-off and when it will end. By John Cassidy From the Archive Letter from Europe The French Origins of “You Will Not Replace Us” From 2017: The European thinkers behind the white-nationalist rallying cry. By Thomas Chatterton Williams Culture Dept. The New Yorker Interview Hong Sangsoo Knows if You’re Faking It The prolific Korean director talks about sincerity, Cézanne, and the nature of reality. By Dennis Lim Double Take Sunday Reading: Social-Media Disrupters From the archive: pieces on tech magnates and their impact on how we consume information. By The New Yorker Culture Desk Belle and Sebastian Sing of Middle Age You can’t be an alienated semi-adult forever. By Peter C. Baker Comic Strip Confessions of a New Mitski Lover The indie musician’s songs are full of experiences I’ve had but am unlikely to ever have again. By Emily Flake Poems “First Day of War” “Rockets, not birds, whizzed by the window in the morning.” By Ludmila Khersonsky Poems “Featherweight” “The only tricky part of sewing is the fitting.” By Chase Twichell Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Liz Maynes-Aminzade Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Puzzle Supreme rulers out of temper or sullen: eight letters. By Patrick Berry Daily Shouts Party Attire: A Guide What to wear for some common—and not so common—dress codes. By Emily Flake Thanks for reading. Let us know your thoughts about today’s edition. Plus, browse more newsletters and invite a friend to sign up for The Daily. You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.