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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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September 7, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Media Coverage of Hillary Clinton Is Out of Whack
The problem isn't the scrutiny of her emails or the Clinton Foundation, but treating such sins as comparable to Donald Trump's.
September 7, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump will turn to ignorant generals whom he’s smarter than to destroy ISIS, bigly.
August 29, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Has Blown Up Republicans’ Racism Defense
He's as much a product of regular conservatism as he is of the alt-right.
August 26, 2016
Brian Beutler
The MLK assassination is featured in a new anti-Trump video.
August 25, 2016
Brian Beutler
(((Donald Trump))) is a cuck.
August 25, 2016
Brian Beutler
Hillary Clinton’s Relationship With the Press Is Broken—and It Can’t Be Fixed
Reporters think she's dodging them; she thinks their questions are absurd.
August 23, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Can’t Hack His Way Out of This Mess
And his loss will leave the Republican Party in an impossible bind.
August 22, 2016
Brian Beutler
The rot runs much deeper than most Republicans are willing to admit.
August 22, 2016
Brian Beutler
Why “Obama’s Katrina” Never Sticks But Won’t Die
A conservative meme resurfaces after the deadly flooding in Baton Rouge.
August 19, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump’s Great August Pivot™ was actually bad.
August 19, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Is a Terrible Politician
Some journalists believe he's brilliant and cunning. They are very wrong.
August 18, 2016
Brian Beutler
Karma is a glorious thing.
August 18, 2016
Brian Beutler
What Will Bernie’s Legacy Be?
Becky Bond, who spearheaded digital organizing for Sanders, explains how the campaign mobilized millions of volunteers—and what it means for the future.
August 17, 2016
Brian Beutler
Liberals Have the Wrong Fears About Hillary’s #NeverTrump Outreach
August 16, 2016
Brian Beutler
I Started the “Economic Anxiety” Joke about Trump—and It’s Gone Too Far Now
Liberals are quick to cite his racism, but that's not the only factor.
August 15, 2016
Brian Beutler
Conservatives’ Laughable Effort to Blame Liberals for Trump
The left predicted the GOP's white nationalist turn, but didn't cry wolf.
August 12, 2016
Brian Beutler
The GOP’s New Delusion: Hillary Would Be Losing Badly to Any Other Republican
August 11, 2016
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump can’t even do old-fashioned terrorism casuistry without screwing it up.
August 11, 2016
Brian Beutler
#Manypeoplearesaying Donald Trump invited infamous child sex predator Mark Foley to his campaign rally.
August 11, 2016
Brian Beutler
Nobody Should Be Surprised That Paul Ryan Is Supporting Donald Trump

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