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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    Biden has a big lead in the polls, but can we trust them?Biden has a big lead in the polls, but can we trust them?
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    You mostly can rely on the polls, but that doesn’t mean Trump can’t win.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Nepotism and the 2020 election, explainedNepotism and the 2020 election, explained
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    Joe Biden isn’t the only candidate with family in question in this campaign.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    How to regulate Facebook and TwitterHow to regulate Facebook and Twitter
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    We could treat them like phone companies or like TV networks, but not both.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s disappearing populism was on full display at Thursday’s debateTrump’s disappearing populism was on full display at Thursday’s debate
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    From the minimum wage to taxes, he’s a boring Republican now.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The delightful boringness of Joe BidenThe delightful boringness of Joe Biden
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    If you didn’t watch it, you didn’t miss much — that’s kind of nice!

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    The quest to build the most diverse Cabinet in US history, explainedThe quest to build the most diverse Cabinet in US history, explained
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    What we know about who will govern if Joe Biden wins.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    How Joe Biden can rescue the economy in the face of Republican obstructionHow Joe Biden can rescue the economy in the face of Republican obstruction
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    A fast, giant reconciliation bill could set the stage for a successful presidency.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The Republican position on preexisting conditions is unbelievably unpopularThe Republican position on preexisting conditions is unbelievably unpopular
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    Many voters simply don’t believe a politician could hold toxic policy stances on health care.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Mike Pence played a weak hand wellMike Pence played a weak hand well
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    Emphasize your popular positions and your opponents’ unpopular ones.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s confusing back-and-forth on fiscal stimulus, sort of explainedTrump’s confusing back-and-forth on fiscal stimulus, sort of explained
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    Mitch McConnell is trying to duck a Republican caucus fight, and everyone else is along for the ride.

    By Matthew Yglesias