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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

    Politics
    Democrats should worry less about Trump and more about the House and SenateDemocrats should worry less about Trump and more about the House and Senate
    Politics

    The further down the ballot, the worse for Dems.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s rumored Cabinet picks are his most dedicated sycophantsDonald Trump’s rumored Cabinet picks are his most dedicated sycophants
    Politics

    It’s just cronies.

    By Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: The Bridgegate trial made Chris Christie look even worse than people thoughtVox Sentences: The Bridgegate trial made Chris Christie look even worse than people thought
    archives

    In a world very similar to our own, you’d be reading “GOP VP candidate implicated as aides convicted of fraud” heds today.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Brexit? More like Brex-maybe.Vox Sentences: Brexit? More like Brex-maybe.
    archives

    So Brexit is still probably going to happen but maybe not? Also there’s a presidential election happening, and a baseball team won a baseball event.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s quiet revolutionHillary Clinton’s quiet revolution
    Politics

    Nobody’s noticed, but she’s running on an ambitious plan to remake the American social compact.

    By Dylan Matthews
    2016 Presidential Election
    Vox Sentences: Iceland narrowly withstands a pirate takeover (for now)Vox Sentences: Iceland narrowly withstands a pirate takeover (for now)
    2016 Presidential Election

    An electoral victory for the status quo in Iceland.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    2016 Presidential Election
    Vox Sentences: One Trump scandal that matters, and one that doesn’tVox Sentences: One Trump scandal that matters, and one that doesn’t
    2016 Presidential Election

    People are beginning to lose perspective on the Trump/Russia conspiracy theories (but don’t worry, there’s another Trump tax scandal for you to follow instead).

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    archives
    What the hell is going on at the FBI?What the hell is going on at the FBI?
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    Jim Comey’s decision to reanimate the zombie Clinton email scandal continues to raise questions.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
    Video
    You can get away with murder in part of IdahoYou can get away with murder in part of Idaho
    Video

    In 2005, Brian Kalt found a loophole in federal law that could make prosecuting crimes committed in Idaho’s portion of Yellowstone National Park impossible. No one in Congress heeded his warning.

    By Dylan Matthews
    archives
    Vox Sentences: “Anthony Weiner” and “emails” should never be in the same sentenceVox Sentences: “Anthony Weiner” and “emails” should never be in the same sentence