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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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October 1, 2015
Brian Beutler
Kevin McCarthy Is Already Making Promises to Conservatives He Can't Keep
John Boehner's likely replacement as House speaker was a bit too optimistic on Fox News
September 30, 2015
Brian Beutler
The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Weapons: Shock, Lies, and Carly Fiorina
September 28, 2015
Brian Beutler
Carly Fiorina Abuses the Truth Just Like a Teenage Conservative Hoaxer
September 25, 2015
Brian Beutler
John Boehner's Resignation Won't Save Republicans From Themselves
The House may become less reckless in the short term, but the calm won't last
September 25, 2015
Brian Beutler
Marco Rubio Can't Hide From Donald Trump Anymore. Will He Shrivel Up, Too?
September 22, 2015
Brian Beutler
Pope Francis's Speech to Congress Will Backfire on Republicans
September 18, 2015
Brian Beutler
Trump Is Far from the Only Republican to Let Supporters Spout Crazy
His critics need to look in the mirror
September 17, 2015
Brian Beutler
The Republican Hunger Games Have Only Just Begun
The second GOP debate showed how the favored candidates are vulnerable to dark horses
September 16, 2015
Brian Beutler
What's at Stake in the Second Republican Debate: Full Panic in the GOP
September 15, 2015
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump's Crude Insults Are Effective Because They're True
September 9, 2015
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump's Biggest Conservative Enemies Helped Create Him
September 4, 2015
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Has the Republican Party in the Palm of His Hand
September 2, 2015
Brian Beutler
Throw Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis in Jail
She must be punished severely for denying marriage licenses to gay couples
September 1, 2015
Brian Beutler
Donald Trump Is the Favorite to Win the Republican Primary
August 31, 2015
Brian Beutler
The Rehabilitationists
How a small band of determined legal academics set out to persuade the Supreme Court to undo the New Deal—and have almost won.
August 28, 2015
Brian Beutler
Republicans Come to Terms with Their Worst Trump Nightmare
August 26, 2015
Brian Beutler
More People Should See Vester Flanagan Kill His Coworkers on Live TV
August 21, 2015
Brian Beutler
The GOP's Crazy Birthright Citizenship Debate Could Have Real Consequences
August 19, 2015
Brian Beutler
The Republican Party Is Becoming a Bloodbath
Donald Trump is causing conservatives to turn on each other, and it's not pretty
August 18, 2015
Brian Beutler
Look Out, Republicans: Donald Trump Is Shaping Policy Now, Too

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