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Robert David Sullivan is the production editor at America magazine.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton are introduced during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
In All Things
Robert David SullivanJohn CarrMatt Malone, S.J.Nathan SchneiderMargot Patterson
We did not hear much if anything about crucial questions for Catholic voters.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks in Philadelphia on Sept. 19 (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File).
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
The Democrats are still favored to win, but they risk being caught off-guard by a desire for change.
(Reuters/Jim Young)
Politics & Society
Robert David Sullivan
American Catholics translate to about 20 percent of all registered voters, but they may have an outsized effect on Trump's chances.
Hillary Clinton is signaling stability rather than a crisis mode with her choice of Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as a running mate. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
“Things aren’t that bad” has never been a good message for increasing Democratic turnout.
Expected Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump awkwardly introduced his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, on Saturday. Will this week's Republican National Convention be better orchestrated? (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
Trump's awkward introduction of his running mate heightens the suspense of an offbeat convention.
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
The Republicans have conquered the rural interior, while the Democrats are concentrated in a handful of big cities.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, is greeted by supporters as she arrives to a presidential primary election night rally, Tuesday in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
Democrats should resist the temptation to seek a comeuppance for “angry white guys” this November.
Edward Kennedy speaks at the 1980 Democratic National Convention. (Image from YouTube video, uploaded by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum)
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
The liberal lion is now remembered for his speech rather than his snub of Carter.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally on June 2 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
Anti-government populism threatens the norms of a democracy.
Hillary Clinton stands alone in promising to continue President Obama's steady course. (AP Photo/John Locher)
(Un)Conventional Wisdom
Robert David Sullivan
Only Hillary Clinton and her supporters say the nation is seaworthy.