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Laura Reston

Laura Reston is a deputy editor of The New Republic. She writes about American politics.

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January 22, 2016
Laura Reston
Ad Wars 2016: Can Marco Rubio Attack His Way Into Contention?
Desperate for a boost, the senator from Florida is pursuing a risky strategy. Plus: This week’s ad round-up.
January 19, 2016
Laura Reston
Is Marco Rubio insecure about his masculinity?
January 18, 2016
Steven Cohen, Laura Reston, Meaghan Murphy
Highlights from the Fourth Democratic Debate
Here's what you missed.
January 15, 2016
Laura Reston
Ad Wars: Are Attack Ads Good for Democracy?
All that negativity on the airwaves in Iowa and New Hampshire might just be serving a purpose. Plus: This week’s round-up of campaign ads.
January 13, 2016
Laura Reston
This Ted Cruz ad is a model for how Republicans can attack Marco Rubio’s most glaring weakness.
January 8, 2016
Laura Reston
A new book suggests that Marie Antoinette had two illegitimate children with a Swedish diplomat.
January 7, 2016
Laura Reston
Marco Rubio is (not so subtly) reminding Iowa evangelicals he believes in God.
January 6, 2016
Laura Reston
Ted Cruz has released his weirdest campaign ad yet.
January 5, 2016
Laura Reston
These TV ads show just how nervous Chris Christie is making Marco Rubio.
December 23, 2015
Laura Reston
Bernie Sanders spent more time speaking on the Senate floor this year than any of the other people running for president.
December 22, 2015
Laura Reston
Victorian Christmas cards featured nightmarish snowmen, boiled children, and the occasional dead robin.
December 21, 2015
Laura Reston
Watch Ted Cruz read Christmas classics like “How Obamacare Stole Christmas” and “Rudolf the Underemployed Reindeer.”
December 20, 2015
Gwyneth Kelly, Emma Foehringer Merchant, Laura Reston
Highlights from the Third Democratic Debate
December 20, 2015
Laura Reston
Bernie Sanders got testy in response to charges that he was soft on the gun industry in Congress.
December 18, 2015
Laura Reston
Ted Cruz is taking a subtle shot at Marco Rubio in his new campaign ad.
December 18, 2015
Laura Reston
Ted Cruz, a critic of government data collection, is using Santa Claus to get personal information from supporters.
December 17, 2015
Laura Reston
Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid are feuding like seventh graders.
December 16, 2015
Laura Reston
Hillary Clinton boogied with foreign dictators last night—on Snapchat.
December 16, 2015
Laura Reston
Ted Cruz finally located Marco Rubio’s weak spot: immigration.
December 16, 2015
Laura Reston
Ted Cruz is wilting under fierce attacks from Marco Rubio.

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