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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    Donald Trump’s VP rollout of Mike Pence shows his campaign is still a shamblesDonald Trump’s VP rollout of Mike Pence shows his campaign is still a shambles
    Politics

    Donald Trump’s selection of Mike Pence as his running mate didn’t just seem chaotic; it really was chaotic.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    2 winners and 3 losers in Donald Trump’s VP selection2 winners and 3 losers in Donald Trump’s VP selection
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    Chris Christie is not a winner.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    I was too hard on Mike Pence, and I’m sorryI was too hard on Mike Pence, and I’m sorry
    Politics

    Not knowing what you’re talking about is normal for Congress.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Mike Pence is Donald Trump’s pick for Vice PresidentMike Pence is Donald Trump’s pick for Vice President
    Politics

    Trump is trying to be normal

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    These Mike Pence tweets show serious disagreements with Donald TrumpThese Mike Pence tweets show serious disagreements with Donald Trump
    Politics

    He used to think Trump’s policy was “offensive” and bad for American security.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Mike Pence: the Indiana governor Trump might pick for vice president, explainedMike Pence: the Indiana governor Trump might pick for vice president, explained
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    if Pence is the pick, it would be an uncharacteristically boring and sensible move.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why I’m starting to take Tom Vilsack seriously as a VP contenderWhy I’m starting to take Tom Vilsack seriously as a VP contender
    Politics

    It kinda makes sense when you think about it.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders has an important and largely neglected point about Donald TrumpBernie Sanders has an important and largely neglected point about Donald Trump
    Politics

    On taxes and regulation, Trump is a banal Republican.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    A new Clinton ad asks if you want your kids watching President Trump
    Politics
    The 2016 Republican convention, explainedThe 2016 Republican convention, explained
    Politics

    Donald Trump can make conventions great again.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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