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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    CNN Las Vegas Republican debate moderators: Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, Hugh HewittCNN Las Vegas Republican debate moderators: Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, Hugh Hewitt
    archives

    Two cable news veterans and a conservative talk radio host.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    A group of influential social conservative leaders is planning to back Ted CruzA group of influential social conservative leaders is planning to back Ted Cruz
    Politics

    First signs of institutional support for the firebrand Texan.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Business & Finance
    This week, the US government will take action to slow the economy and prevent wage growthThis week, the US government will take action to slow the economy and prevent wage growth
    Business & Finance

    If the president tried this, people would freak out. But it’s the Fed.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    You can’t cut unemployment by keeping out immigrantsYou can’t cut unemployment by keeping out immigrants
    Politics

    The Fed — not immigrants — controls the labor market.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    GOP leaders hate Ted Cruz, but he may be their last best hopeGOP leaders hate Ted Cruz, but he may be their last best hope
    Politics

    The beef is personal, which means it may not matter.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    World Politics
    French far right faces unexpected defeat after turnout soarsFrench far right faces unexpected defeat after turnout soars
    World Politics

    Showing up to vote makes a difference.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    A top Democratic opposition research group says it won’t go after Marco Rubio — but why?A top Democratic opposition research group says it won’t go after Marco Rubio — but why?
    Politics

    Five theories, none of them especially convincing.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Business & Finance
    The homeownership rate has plunged more than people realizeThe homeownership rate has plunged more than people realize
    Business & Finance

    Adjusted for demographics, it’s at historic lows.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    The Weeds
    The Weeds: Why health premiums rise, and how partisans discriminateThe Weeds: Why health premiums rise, and how partisans discriminate
    Podcast
    The Weeds

    Ezra, Sarah, and Matt are reunited at last for a deep dive into why patients in and out of Obamacare are paying more for health insurance.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump has gone too far for French far-right leader Marine Le PenDonald Trump has gone too far for French far-right leader Marine Le Pen
    Politics

    He’s really out of control.

    By Matthew Yglesias