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Politics Archive

Archives for November 2015

Politics
The fourth Republican presidential debate, explainedThe fourth Republican presidential debate, explained
Politics

A quiet win for Rubio, the lurking threat of Cruz.

By Matthew Yglesias
Donald Trump
Donald Trump put Carly Fiorina down for “interrupting everybody” in GOP debateDonald Trump put Carly Fiorina down for “interrupting everybody” in GOP debate
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Donald Trump

Singling out Fiorina for interrupting, when she was the only woman on a stage full of men who had been interrupting each other all night, was not a good look for Trump.

By Emily Crockett
2016 Presidential Election
3 winners and 2 losers from the fourth Republican debate3 winners and 2 losers from the fourth Republican debate
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2016 Presidential Election

A big night for Marco Rubio and Rand Paul — and another dismal one for Jeb.

By Dylan Matthews, Libby Nelson and 1 more
World Politics
Rand Paul and Marco Rubio had an angry, revealing fight about defense spendingRand Paul and Marco Rubio had an angry, revealing fight about defense spending
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World Politics

“We can’t even have an economy if we’re not safe.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
Trump endorses Putin’s intervention in SyriaTrump endorses Putin’s intervention in Syria
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Syria

“If Putin wants to knock the hell out of ISIS, I’m all for it 100 percent and I can’t understand how anybody would be against that.”

By Zack Beauchamp
2016 Presidential Election
Donald Trump says “I love free trade,” contradicting all his prior statements on tradeDonald Trump says “I love free trade,” contradicting all his prior statements on trade
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2016 Presidential Election

20 percent tariffs aren’t exactly “free trade.”

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Watch: Rand Paul fact-checked Donald Trump when the Republican debate moderators didn’tWatch: Rand Paul fact-checked Donald Trump when the Republican debate moderators didn’t
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Politics
At the Republican debate, Ted Cruz said he’d cut 5 agencies — but could only name 4At the Republican debate, Ted Cruz said he’d cut 5 agencies — but could only name 4
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Rand Paul says low interest rates have harmed poor people. They haven’t.Rand Paul says low interest rates have harmed poor people. They haven’t.
Politics

Rand Paul is wrong to blame the Federal Reserve for inequality in America.

By Timothy B. Lee
2016 Presidential Election
Donald Trump, a literal billionaire, just said on national TV that wages are too highDonald Trump, a literal billionaire, just said on national TV that wages are too high
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2016 Presidential Election

Thing is, this has always been the argument against a minimum wage increase.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Philosophy majors actually earn a lot more than weldersPhilosophy majors actually earn a lot more than welders
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Politics

Sorry, Marco.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Chris Christie’s criticism of the Fed is self-contradictoryChris Christie’s criticism of the Fed is self-contradictory
Politics

Is it helping Obama or hurting the economy? It can’t be both.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
How to watch tonight’s Republican debateHow to watch tonight’s Republican debate
Politics

A free online livestream will be available to all.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
What to expect at tonight’s GOP debateWhat to expect at tonight’s GOP debate
Politics

The number of candidates onstage will be the lowest yet.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Fox Business GOP debate moderators: Maria Bartiromo, Neil Cavuto, Gerard BakerFox Business GOP debate moderators: Maria Bartiromo, Neil Cavuto, Gerard Baker
Politics

Who’s hosting the next GOP debate?

By Matthew Yglesias