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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 20, 2015
Brian Beutler
In addition to being racist, Ben Carson's "rabid dog" crack undermines Republican "radical Islam" rhetoric.
November 19, 2015
Brian Beutler
The GOP’s Obsession With ‘Radical Islam’
Republicans say they call it as they see it—until the tables are turned on them.
November 17, 2015
Brian Beutler
What anti-Chinese racial slur did Ben Carson's foreign policy adviser use?
November 17, 2015
Brian Beutler
Republicans Versus Reality
The presidential candidates can't stop making sweeping proposals. But congressional Republicans show it's all bluster.
November 17, 2015
Brian Beutler
Self-professed alpha male Erick Erickson needs more men protecting him before he'll go to the movies.
November 16, 2015
Brian Beutler
Obama saved his harshest words for Republican xenophobes. He was right to do so.
November 15, 2015
Brian Beutler
Hillary Clinton Is the Peerless 2016 Candidate
None of the other 17 presidential contenders seem remotely ready for the presidency.
November 13, 2015
Brian Beutler
The GOP brass think Hillary is a much safer bet than their own frontrunners.
November 13, 2015
Brian Beutler
Marco Rubio, under attack for supporting comprehensive immigration reform, bested Ted Cruz, the reigning maestro of slippery debate rhetoric.
November 13, 2015
Brian Beutler
Trump's anti-Carson tirade was unbecoming, but also correct!
November 13, 2015
Brian Beutler
The Debate Democrats Should Be Having
O’Malley and Sanders should take on Clinton’s electability or drop out.
November 11, 2015
Brian Beutler
Republicans Got the Debate They Wanted—And So Did Democrats
November 11, 2015
Brian Beutler
The GOP Debate: Republicans Have No Answer to the Key 2016 Question
November 10, 2015
Brian Beutler
Why Fox Business is the Perfect Venue for the Republican Debate
The network and the candidates will help each other out—but it may be Democrats who gain the most
November 6, 2015
Brian Beutler
Ben Carson's Fall Is a Damning Indictment of Conservative Politics
It's Sarah Palin all over again
November 4, 2015
Brian Beutler
The Superficiality of the Republican Commitment to Racial Justice
Look no further than the governor's race in Kentucky
November 3, 2015
Brian Beutler
The Only Way Jeb Bush Can 'Fix' His Campaign Is to Fix the GOP
Bush's campaign woes all stem from the same source: A party adrift from reality.
October 30, 2015
Brian Beutler
CNBC's Republican Primary Debate Was Extremely Substantive
October 30, 2015
Brian Beutler
Why is Hillary So Eager to Leave Big Issues in State Hands?
This is a problem, particularly because state governments are overwhelmingly Republican
October 29, 2015
Brian Beutler
The GOP's Grotesque Festival of Lies

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