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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Denouncing Trump’s bigotry, Hillary Clinton flatters mainstream Republicans in order to demoralize themDenouncing Trump’s bigotry, Hillary Clinton flatters mainstream Republicans in order to demoralize them
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    Politics

    It’s a campaign strategy that can do both.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The AP’s defense of its bad Clinton Foundation story is also badThe AP’s defense of its bad Clinton Foundation story is also bad
    Politics

    The story is still that there’s no story.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The AP’s big exposé on Hillary meeting with Clinton Foundation donors is a messThe AP’s big exposé on Hillary meeting with Clinton Foundation donors is a mess
    Politics

    The story is that there is no scandal.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s press conference problem, explainedHillary Clinton’s press conference problem, explained
    Politics

    She won’t do one, they’re kinda dumb, the press loves them, and she hates the press.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Saying Donald Trump is totally unlike mainstream Republicans could be the best way to beat them
    Politics

    It’s not true, but it’s potentially very effective — even down ballot.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Donald Trump and immigration, explained
    Explainers

    Donald Trump led a revolution on immigration within the GOP. He can’t stop it now.

    By Dara Lind and Matthew Yglesias
    Scaling back the Clinton Foundation is another sign Hillary has learned since last time
    Politics

    Belatedly breaking out of the cycle of scandal and fatalism.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Hillary Clinton will likely have a unique chance to remake the federal judiciary
    Politics

    Over 10 percent of federal judgeships will be vacant when she takes office.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton has eased one of the biggest doubts about her capacity to be a good presidentHillary Clinton has eased one of the biggest doubts about her capacity to be a good president
    Politics

    A well-managed, low-drama campaign that few expected.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s first ad shows there is no pivot and never will beDonald Trump’s first ad shows there is no pivot and never will be
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    He’s the candidate of fear and xenophobia.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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