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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    The real Clinton email scandal is that a bullshit story has dominated the campaignThe real Clinton email scandal is that a bullshit story has dominated the campaign
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    Politics

    If you agree with her on policy, vote with a clear conscience about the server.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    2016 Presidential Election
    Early voting in Nevada looks very good for DemocratsEarly voting in Nevada looks very good for Democrats
    2016 Presidential Election

    Clinton’s get-out-the-vote drive is working.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Poll aggregators seem to be killing off actual pollingPoll aggregators seem to be killing off actual polling
    Politics

    A tragedy of the commons.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump used a dubious loophole to make millions in taxable income disappearDonald Trump used a dubious loophole to make millions in taxable income disappear
    Politics

    His own lawyers thought it was dodgy.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton should use her appointments to build up her partyHillary Clinton should use her appointments to build up her party
    Politics

    She needs a team of rising stars, not has-beens.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The pile of leaks about Donald Trump and Russia, explainedThe pile of leaks about Donald Trump and Russia, explained
    Politics

    Maybe look at his Russia policy rather than unverified leaks.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Two experts say Donald Trump should be investigated for criminal tax evasionTwo experts say Donald Trump should be investigated for criminal tax evasion
    Politics

    If he knows as much as he says he does, he’s in legal trouble.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Clinton’s critics know she’s guilty, they’re just trying to decide what she’s guilty of
    Politics

    The Prime Directive driving bad Clinton coverage.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    James Comey needs to explain what’s going onJames Comey needs to explain what’s going on
    Politics

    All we know is that we don’t know nothing.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s sycophant problem, in one tweetDonald Trump’s sycophant problem, in one tweet
    Politics

    A president who prefers flattery to advice is bad news.

    By Matthew Yglesias