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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    3 winners and 2 losers from the Nevada Democratic caucus3 winners and 2 losers from the Nevada Democratic caucus
    Politics

    Also Bernie lost.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Why I’m more worried about Marco Rubio than Donald TrumpWhy I’m more worried about Marco Rubio than Donald Trump
    Politics

    The warmongering, mostly. But also the opportunism and poor crisis management.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders compared guest worker programs to slavery. So why did he try to expand one?Bernie Sanders compared guest worker programs to slavery. So why did he try to expand one?
    Politics

    Everyone helps home-state industries. Even socialists.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Top Democratic economists don’t think much of Bernienomics. He doesn’t care.Top Democratic economists don’t think much of Bernienomics. He doesn’t care.
    Politics
    No other democracy gives life tenure to judges on its version of the Supreme CourtNo other democracy gives life tenure to judges on its version of the Supreme Court
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    It’s a pretty bad idea.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The Fed’s newest member just gave a speech Bernie Sanders will loveThe Fed’s newest member just gave a speech Bernie Sanders will love
    Politics

    He’s a self-described “free market Republican,” too.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Business & Finance
    Saudi Arabia and Russia reached a deal to cap oil productionSaudi Arabia and Russia reached a deal to cap oil production
    Business & Finance

    But the USA and Iran guarantee it won’t work.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump finally went too far for RepublicansTrump finally went too far for Republicans
    Politics

    Some things are just beyond the pale.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton: GOP calls to leave Scalia’s seat vacant “dishonor our Constitution”Hillary Clinton: GOP calls to leave Scalia’s seat vacant “dishonor our Constitution”
    Politics

    “The Senate has a constitutional responsibility here that it cannot abdicate.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Ted Cruz and other conservatives are arguing Obama shouldn’t get to replace Justice ScaliaTed Cruz and other conservatives are arguing Obama shouldn’t get to replace Justice Scalia
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    The stage is set for a constitutional crisis.

    By Matthew Yglesias