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Matthew Continetti is an American journalist and associate editor at The Weekly Standard whose articles frequently appear in the magazine. His book, "The K-Street Gang," was published in April 2006.

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Will Rudy Run?

Everyone seems to know Rudy Giuliani's political future -- except Giuliani. First the New York Times reported that Giuliani "has decided not to run for governor of New York next year after months of mulling a candidacy, according to people who have ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Rudy Giuliani,  New York Times Company,  U.S. Senate,  Andrew Cuomo,  David A Paterson

Ferguson and Krugman Agree on Something!

When Paul Krugman and Niall Ferguson agree on something, it's worth paying attention. In recent weeks, both the liberal New York Times columnist and the free-market Harvard University historian have penned op-eds calling on China to allow the renminbi ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Paul Krugman,  Niall Ferguson,  New York Times Company,  Harvard University,  Barack Obama

Michael Boskin, Sarah Palin: Cut the Payroll Tax

My Stanford colleague Pete Klenow and Rochester economist Mark Bils estimated that cutting the payroll tax by six percentage points (of the 12.4% Social Security component) would, under standard assumptions, increase employment by three million to four ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Sarah Palin

Everybody Play the Richard Hofstadter Drinking Game!

In a classic post, Matt Welch outlines the rules for what is sure to be the next gaming sensation. My favorites: In addition to the obligatory Hofstadter reference, tip your glass whenever you read that... 2) Not only are things just like Hofstadter ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  10 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Richard Hofstadter,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Newt Gingrich

Quote of the Day (So Far!)

All of these rationalizations and excuses are baloney, bunk and bushwa. Off-year elections do matter, especially psychologically. Victories help fundraising, help candidate recruitment and lift party morale. Defeat can leave in its wake anxiety, even ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  9 Nov 2009

After Pelosi

I am still projecting a 60% chance that a comprehensive bill becomes law this year, but I have shifted some of that 60% from the regular order path to the reconciliation path. By itself Iâd never expect the Senate to shift to a reconciliation path ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  9 Nov 2009

Good Reads

I don't really understand what's in the congressional health care plan at the moment -- and since it changes daily, I bet most members of the House and Senate don't really understand either. Health care is only the single largest segment of the U.S. ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Gallup,  Barack Obama,  Bill Clinton,  U.S. Democratic Party

The $245 Billion Question

Donald B. Marron writes: "If Congress enacts a $245 billion doctor fix without paying for it, why should anyone believe it would ultimately allow the payment cuts and tax increases included in the health bills?" You see, Medicare's payment rates are ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  20 Oct 2009

Related Topics: White House,  Debbie Stabenow

What's the Matter with New Jersey?

If Corzine pulls out an upset victory on Election Day, expect the administration, Democrats in Congress, and liberal pundits to downplay the results in Virginia, where most people expect McDonnell to win. They'll say that the off-year election was a ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI, The Weekly Standard,  14 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. Senate

The unions’ puppet

Copyright © 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2009, Associated ...

From MATTHEW CONTINETTI IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,  13 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party

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