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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

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    That and more in our daily news roundup.

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    She sure seems like a female Don Draper — or at least Dick Whitman — in many ways.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    John Oliver makes the case for the IRS, with musical guest Michael BoltonJohn Oliver makes the case for the IRS, with musical guest Michael Bolton
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    This tax season, have a little empathy for the poor, underfunded agency.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Monica Lewinsky almost ended Bill Clinton’s political career — and started Hillary’sMonica Lewinsky almost ended Bill Clinton’s political career — and started Hillary’s
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    “This is a race for redemption.”

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Whitewater, explained for people who don’t remember the Clinton presidencyWhitewater, explained for people who don’t remember the Clinton presidency
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    It’s … complicated.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    How old is Marco Rubio?How old is Marco Rubio?
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    Marco Rubio is 43.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s first campaign video, by the numbersHillary Clinton’s first campaign video, by the numbers
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    Number of times the name “Hillary Clinton” is spoken: 0.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: Getting ready for HillaryVox Sentences: Getting ready for Hillary
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    That and more in our daily news roundup.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Is the future of America a crummy service job stamping on a human face, forever?Is the future of America a crummy service job stamping on a human face, forever?
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    Politicians should stop pushing Americans to take terrible jobs.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: Ayatollah Khamenei’s nuclear demands won’t be met. So why’s he making them?Vox Sentences: Ayatollah Khamenei’s nuclear demands won’t be met. So why’s he making them?
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    That and more in our daily news roundup.

    By Dylan Matthews

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