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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    A competent, qualified woman debated a blustery, clueless man. Again.A competent, qualified woman debated a blustery, clueless man. Again.
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    The guy who’s unqualified for the job he applied for, then doesn’t prepare for the interview.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Trump’s voters really don’t like GOP congressional leadersTrump’s voters really don’t like GOP congressional leaders
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    A poll that means something for 2017.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    New report details Trump-inspired surge in anti-Semitism
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    ADL finds 70 percent of the virulent tweets came from just 1,600 accounts.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    There’s a new “silent majority,” and it’s voting for Hillary Clinton
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    Trump voters and Bernie Bros get all the press, but it’s Hillary voters who are going to win.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    John McCain explains how the filibuster will dieJohn McCain explains how the filibuster will die
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    Beyond Trump, America’s norms continue to erode.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Donald Trump’s epic meltdown, explained
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    He’s toast. He knows it. And he’s looking for excuses.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    This is the best book to help you understand the wild 2016 campaign
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    It doesn’t even mention Donald Trump, but it explains why people vote for him.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Donald Trump’s wild new rhetoric isn’t about winning — it’s about what comes next
    The real reason Donald Trump is lashing out at Paul Ryan
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    What Elizabeth Warren really wants from Hillary Clinton
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    Personnel is policy.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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