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Brian Beutler

Brian Beutler is a senior editor at the New Republic. He covers domestic policy, politics, and political movements. Previously he led Capitol Hill coverage for Talking Points Memo, was a daily columnist for Salon, and has been a frequent commentator on television news. He is the host of Primary Concerns, a podcast about politics.

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November 21, 2016
Brian Beutler
How to Beat Donald Trump
Democrats need a new approach to politicking if they want to counter Trump's appeal to the worst in people.
November 17, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Media Is Failing to Explain Trump’s Recklessness
The press must defend all norms, not just those that pertain to themselves.
November 16, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Trump Meltdown Begins
The presidential transition is in disarray, hobbled by infighting and retribution. And there are only a few people who can rescue it.
November 15, 2016
Brian Beutler
Obama Is Warning America About Trump’s Presidency. Are You Listening?
November 14, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Is Already Acting Like an Authoritarian
Just days since the election, the worst fears about him are coming true.
November 11, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Media Blew the Election. Now They’re Blowing the Transition to Trump.
This is an emergency, and Americans need to be prepared for it.
November 10, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump and the Evil of Banality
The scariest thing about his coming presidency is how unqualified he is to handle the most mundane aspects of the job.
November 9, 2016
Brian Beutler
Republicans Have Pulled the Country and the World Into the Abyss
And we will all suffer from the horrific consequences of a Trump presidency.
November 8, 2016
Brian Beutler
Trump—who claimed a billion dollar one-year loss—says losing would be biggest waste of money in his life.
November 8, 2016
Brian Beutler
Shame on Us, the American Media
The press blew this election, with potentially horrifying consequences.
November 7, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump’s Lasting Damage to Our Communities
A final liberal plea to conservatives: If you care about saving our civic bonds of trust, don't vote for the man who's destroying them.
November 4, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Media Never Raised the Bar for Donald Trump
Reporters are treating his "discipline" as a political masterstroke, when we should be horrified that his temperament remains an open question.
November 3, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Trump Apocalypse Might Not Come, But the Republican One Will
The GOP was extreme under Obama. It may get much worse under Clinton.
November 1, 2016
Brian Beutler
Democratic Voters Are to Blame for Hillary Clinton’s Headaches
Here's what happens when you forget to vote.
October 31, 2016
Brian Beutler
How James Comey Can Clean Up the Mess He Made of Hillary Clinton’s Emails
October 27, 2016
Brian Beutler
Republicans Are Inventing Clinton Scandals to Save Their Shattered Party
This is about political self-preservation, not governmental oversight.
October 26, 2016
Brian Beutler
Because Democrats passed laws when they had majorities, Republicans will boycott health legislation forever.
October 25, 2016
Brian Beutler
File this one away under “ledes about Marco Rubio that liberals will love.”
October 25, 2016
Brian Beutler
Obama Was Right About Republican Extremism All Along
They should've listened to his warnings about the dangers of right-wing rhetoric. Now they're going to pay for it.
October 24, 2016
Brian Beutler
Republicans’ Worst Nightmare Isn’t What They Think It Is
Donald Trump might refuse to concede defeat. But he could do something much worse to the GOP.

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