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Politics Archive

Archives for October 2015

World Politics
Benghazi has become a political trap from which Republicans cannot escapeBenghazi has become a political trap from which Republicans cannot escape
World Politics

The Hillary Clinton Benghazi hearing was a disaster for Republicans. This concept from game theory explains why.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Hillary Clinton testifies at Benghazi hearingsHillary Clinton testifies at Benghazi hearings
Politics

News and updates on the Benghazi attacks, which have embroiled Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in ongoing hearings.

By Vox Staff
Politics
A shocking amount of conservative politics is a multilevel marketing scamA shocking amount of conservative politics is a multilevel marketing scam
Politics

Many “grassroots” conservative groups exist only to enrich consultants.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Clinton won’t take private-prison donationsClinton won’t take private-prison donations
Politics

That isn’t as courageous as it looks.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Lincoln Chafee withdraws, quotes “Lysistrata,” spreads grief across the nationLincoln Chafee withdraws, quotes “Lysistrata,” spreads grief across the nation
Politics

So long, my only friend. I guess we gave it a try.

By Dylan Matthews
World Politics
Hillary Clinton Benghazi hearing: watch onlineHillary Clinton Benghazi hearing: watch online
World Politics

Here’s how to watch the long-anticipated hearing — and what to expect from it.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Hillary Clinton’s 11-hour Benghazi testimony was her best campaign ad yetHillary Clinton’s 11-hour Benghazi testimony was her best campaign ad yet
Politics

Improbably, she was the beneficiary of a congressional grilling.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Paul Ryan announces he’s running for speaker — despite not getting everything he wantedPaul Ryan announces he’s running for speaker — despite not getting everything he wanted
Politics

The Freedom Caucus still has its most powerful weapon ... for now.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Watch: President Obama explains what “all lives matter” gets wrongWatch: President Obama explains what “all lives matter” gets wrong
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Politics

The president’s clearest defense of Black Lives Matter yet.

By German Lopez
Politics
Conservative pundits were not impressed with the GOP’s disastrous Benghazi hearingConservative pundits were not impressed with the GOP’s disastrous Benghazi hearing
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Politics

Hillary mopped the floor with House backbenchers.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Watch: The moment the Hillary Clinton Benghazi hearing turned into a shouting matchWatch: The moment the Hillary Clinton Benghazi hearing turned into a shouting match
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Politics

It’s super weird — but also really telling.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Donald Trump is losing ground in Iowa. So his campaign decided to insult some Iowans.Donald Trump is losing ground in Iowa. So his campaign decided to insult some Iowans.
Politics

The Donald strikes again.

By German Lopez
Politics
The best reason to shut down the Benghazi committeeThe best reason to shut down the Benghazi committee
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Politics

This is an abuse of an important congressional tool.

By Jonathan Allen
2016 Presidential Election
Hillary Clinton’s Benghazi hearing, in one photoHillary Clinton’s Benghazi hearing, in one photo
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2016 Presidential Election

That face.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Psst. The Benghazi committee’s only interested in taking down Hillary Clinton.Psst. The Benghazi committee’s only interested in taking down Hillary Clinton.
Politics

The Benghazi committee’s deposition of Sid Blumenthal proved that it’s more interested in attacking Hillary Clinton than in learning about Benghazi.

By Jonathan Allen