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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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March 27, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trumpcare is incredibly toxic, just like its namesake.
March 27, 2017
Brian Beutler
Why Republicans Are Ruling With Utter Incompetence
Their dysfunction is the result of years of bad-faith opposition to Obama.
March 24, 2017
Brian Beutler
Why Trumpcare Failed
There is more to passing major legislation than possessing a mathematical majority in Congress.
March 24, 2017
Brian Beutler
Who cares what John Boehner is doing right now?
March 23, 2017
Brian Beutler
Did Dems ram Obamacare through Congress with no debate? Let’s consult the calendar. Oh look! Republicans were lying.
March 23, 2017
Brian Beutler
The GOP’s Deal With the Devil Is Unraveling
At this point, Republicans will be lucky if they get their end of the bargain with Donald Trump.
March 22, 2017
Brian Beutler
The Donald Trump Show Is Flopping
His unorthodox antics helped him win the presidency, but they have only hampered his cruel agenda. That doesn't mean he won't still succeed.
March 21, 2017
Brian Beutler
If Trump Is Innocent, Why Is He Acting So Guilty?
His reaction to FBI Director James Comey's testimony about Russian meddling was defensive and deceitful.
March 20, 2017
Brian Beutler
James Comey just obligated himself to disclose every major development in the now-confirmed Trump-Russia inquiry.
March 20, 2017
Brian Beutler
The Media’s Failure to Correct Republicans’ Obscene Trumpcare Lies
Giving Paul Ryan the benefit of the doubt will ruin countless lives.
March 17, 2017
Brian Beutler
What Trump Might Do When He Realizes He’s Losing
Republicans are distancing themselves from his budget, and he's doing the same with their Obamacare alternative. This could end in terrifying fashion.
March 15, 2017
Brian Beutler
Question for Trump supporters: Is your guy a dupe or a scam artist?
March 15, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trumpcare Is the Opposite of Freedom
The Republican alternative to Obamacare only gives Americans the freedom to work until they die.
March 14, 2017
Brian Beutler
The Incredible Cruelty of Trumpcare
Republicans are willing to cause a humanitarian crisis just to give permanent tax cuts to millionaires.
March 13, 2017
Brian Beutler
Anti-poverty warrior Paul Ryan lied about the millions of Americans who will lose insurance under Trumpcare.
March 13, 2017
Brian Beutler
Republicans Should Fear What Democrats Will Do When They Return to Power
The GOP is tempting fate by replacing Obamacare with Trumpcare.
March 13, 2017
Brian Beutler
Tom Price: Republicans will use right-wing hackwork to pretend Trumpcare won’t take insurance away from millions.
March 9, 2017
Brian Beutler
This is why Republicans are rushing Trumpcare through Congress without a CBO score.
March 9, 2017
Brian Beutler
The Great Republican Swindle
The Trump administration and GOP Congress are lying about Obamacare and their proposed replacement. If they succeed, it would be one of the great scams in the history of Congress.
March 8, 2017
Brian Beutler
James Comey is “incredulous” about the ravings of the guy he handed the presidency to.

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