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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    Michael Bloomberg’s speech made the Hillary hater’s case for HillaryMichael Bloomberg’s speech made the Hillary hater’s case for Hillary
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    She’s not perfect, but she’s the responsible choice.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    The controversy over Donald Trump’s tax returns, explainedThe controversy over Donald Trump’s tax returns, explained
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    He may not be as rich as he says he is.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Bill Clinton sold Hillary’s legacy with a speech only he could deliverBill Clinton sold Hillary’s legacy with a speech only he could deliver
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    Humanizing Hillary by highlighting her passion for hard work on hard problems.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    The real reason Bernie Sanders’s delegates are so out of controlThe real reason Bernie Sanders’s delegates are so out of control
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    They’re truth-telling activists, not the usual transactional politicians.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Why American politics is likely to stay gridlocked, in one tweet
    Politics

    A minority-powered coalition that wins the presidency can’t win Congress.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Bill Clinton is still a star, but today’s Democrats are dramatically more liberal than his partyBill Clinton is still a star, but today’s Democrats are dramatically more liberal than his party
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    Hillary’s Democrats have transcended Clintonism.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    It looks like a mess, but the Democratic Party is more unified than it seemsIt looks like a mess, but the Democratic Party is more unified than it seems
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    Why Democratic leaders won’t let their party fracture.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Postcard from Earth-2: Democrats kick off convention with Gillibrand 15 points ahead of Trump
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    What if Hillary Clinton weren’t the nominee?

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigns as Democratic National Committee chairDebbie Wasserman Schultz resigns as Democratic National Committee chair
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    A major win for Bernie Sanders.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    4 winners and 3 losers in Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential pick4 winners and 3 losers in Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential pick
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    A win for moderate Democrats, a big loss for Donald Trump.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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