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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Democrats are putting up a tougher fight than liberals realizeDemocrats are putting up a tougher fight than liberals realize
    Politics

    Obama got 12 nominees confirmed in 2 days

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    How Donald Trump can succeed without really tryingHow Donald Trump can succeed without really trying
    Politics

    Tweet more, do less.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The best theory for why Trump tells such obvious liesThe best theory for why Trump tells such obvious lies
    Politics

    It’s a test — and a source — of loyalty.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Read leaked drafts of 4 White House executive orders on Muslim ban, end to DREAMer program, and moreRead leaked drafts of 4 White House executive orders on Muslim ban, end to DREAMer program, and more
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    Politics

    Apparent Trump administration drafts suggest a harsh crackdown on immigrants.

    By Matthew Yglesias and Dara Lind
    Politics
    Trump’s promise to create 25 million jobs in a decade seems wildly unrealisticTrump’s promise to create 25 million jobs in a decade seems wildly unrealistic
    Politics

    Unless he’s planning a huge surge in immigration.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump is about to find out you can’t run government like a businessDonald Trump is about to find out you can’t run government like a business
    Super Bowl
    Why Super Bowl ads are so expensiveWhy Super Bowl ads are so expensive
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    It’s not just a big audience; it’s also a unique opportunity.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Massive Women’s March turnout shows Trump’s opponents are done underestimating himMassive Women’s March turnout shows Trump’s opponents are done underestimating him
    Politics

    The opposition is united and passionate in a way it never was in the campaign.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Kellyanne Conway finally admits the audit was just an excuseKellyanne Conway finally admits the audit was just an excuse
    Politics

    Unless Congress makes him, we’re never going to see those tax returns.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Watch what Donald Trump does, not what he saysWatch what Donald Trump does, not what he says
    Politics

    A con man’s words have no value.

    By Matthew Yglesias