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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    This is the biggest pure giveaway to the rich in the Republican health billThis is the biggest pure giveaway to the rich in the Republican health bill
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    An incentive for time-traveling job creators.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Sen. David Perdue is sure the GOP health bill is better than Obamacare, he just hasn’t read itSen. David Perdue is sure the GOP health bill is better than Obamacare, he just hasn’t read it
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    A key reason why Trumpcare’s odds are good.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The overall message of 2017 special elections is that Republicans are in troubleThe overall message of 2017 special elections is that Republicans are in trouble
    Politics

    Democrats are consolidating Clinton’s gains, and Republicans aren’t consolidating Trump’s.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    After Jon Ossoff’s loss, Democrats might want to consider developing a substantive agendaAfter Jon Ossoff’s loss, Democrats might want to consider developing a substantive agenda
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    Nonsense can easily derail an election about nothing.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Congressional Democrats who get reelected on rainy days become more conservativeCongressional Democrats who get reelected on rainy days become more conservative
    Politics

    Isn’t it ironic?

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The real reason Amazon buying Whole Foods terrifies the competitionThe real reason Amazon buying Whole Foods terrifies the competition
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    Amazon’s zero-profit strategy is a disaster for anyone who goes up against it.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The most profound gap between Clinton and Sanders supporters wasn’t about policyThe most profound gap between Clinton and Sanders supporters wasn’t about policy
    Politics

    The argument about whether the political system is rigged.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Senate Republicans are getting ready to admit they don’t care about deficits after allSenate Republicans are getting ready to admit they don’t care about deficits after all
    Politics
    The week, explained: a shooter, sanctions, Sessions, and moreThe week, explained: a shooter, sanctions, Sessions, and more
    Politics

    A brief guide to what you need to know.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump betraying all his health care promises is the biggest Trump scandal of allTrump betraying all his health care promises is the biggest Trump scandal of all
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    It’s out in the open. And it’s a huge deal.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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