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Politics Archive

Archives for October 2015

Politics
Ben Carson’s disappearing actBen Carson’s disappearing act
Politics

Carson was in the middle of the stage Wednesday night. But he was nowhere near the center of the debate.

By Jonathan Allen
Explainers
The third Republican presidential debate, explainedThe third Republican presidential debate, explained
Explainers

Rubio benefits from a disorganized situation.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Carly Fiorina’s wildly misleading “92 percent” claim about women and jobsCarly Fiorina’s wildly misleading “92 percent” claim about women and jobs
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Fiorina cribbed a 2012 claim by Mitt Romney that was wrong then and is even more wrong now.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Ted Cruz is wrong about inflationTed Cruz is wrong about inflation
Politics

Ted Cruz says inflation has been high. It hasn’t.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
All the ridiculous things the Republican debaters said were their “biggest weaknesses”All the ridiculous things the Republican debaters said were their “biggest weaknesses”
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Politics

A strange beginning to the CNBC debate.

By German Lopez
Politics
Ted Cruz’s best moment of the debate was also completely wrongTed Cruz’s best moment of the debate was also completely wrong
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CNBC asked plenty of substantive questions. Republicans just couldn’t answer them.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Chris Christie said Obama made it more dangerous to be a cop. But it’s never been safer.Chris Christie said Obama made it more dangerous to be a cop. But it’s never been safer.
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There’s no evidence for Christie’s claim.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump says he never slammed Mark Zuckerberg. It’s literally on his campaign site.Donald Trump says he never slammed Mark Zuckerberg. It’s literally on his campaign site.
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Ted Cruz’s tax plan is the most irresponsible Republican tax cut yetTed Cruz’s tax plan is the most irresponsible Republican tax cut yet
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The top 0.1 percent will see their income taxes fall by nearly two-thirds.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Ted Cruz scored massive cheers with his attack on the Republican debate moderatorsTed Cruz scored massive cheers with his attack on the Republican debate moderators
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Politics

“The questions asked in this debate illustrate why the American people don’t trust the media.”

By German Lopez
Technology
Carly Fiorina’s controversial record as CEO, explainedCarly Fiorina’s controversial record as CEO, explained
Technology

A CNBC debate moderator suggests that Carly Fiorina’s leadership of Hewlett-Packard was a failure. Is she right?

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
CNBC Republican debate 2015 live stream: time, TV schedule, and how to watch onlineCNBC Republican debate 2015 live stream: time, TV schedule, and how to watch online
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Politics

Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Jeb Bush, and more will face off in Colorado tonight.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
CNBC’s debate moderators, explainedCNBC’s debate moderators, explained
Politics

The controversial one, the one people have creepy questions about, and the other guy.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Tonight’s Republican debate: start time, schedule, and what to expectTonight’s Republican debate: start time, schedule, and what to expect
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Politics

You won’t be able to watch it online without a cable account.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Report: Bernie Sanders wants the feds to stop classifying marijuana as a dangerous drugReport: Bernie Sanders wants the feds to stop classifying marijuana as a dangerous drug
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Politics

The plan would not legalize pot nationwide, but it would be a giant step forward.

By German Lopez