Matt Latimer

Matt Latimer is the author of the New York Times bestseller SPEECH-LESS: Tales of a White House Survivor. He was deputy director of speechwriting for George W. Bush, chief speechwriter for Donald Rumsfeld, and an adviser to Newt Gingrich’s 2012 presidential campaign.

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SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

Obama’s Phony Bipartisan Pick

The president wants points for selecting ex-GOP senator Hagel as secretary of defense. Matt Latimer on Washington’s most cynical game—and why the opposition party picks never matter much.

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The Turkey Chili Summit

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Finger Pointing

The GOP Blame Game

Misreading the present and ignoring the past, the GOP saw what it wanted to see, writes Matt Latimer.

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Mitt’s Next Stop: Reality TV

Mitt’s Next Stop: Reality TV

Move over, Honey Boo Boo. Fresh off his stunning defeat, Romney needs image rehab fast. Matt Latimer on the seven best shows Mittens could make.

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FIGHTING WINDMILLS

Romney’s Delusions of Victory

Sorry Mitt, the electoral map shows it’s all over but the shouting. Ex-Bush aide Matt Latimer on what the GOP needs to do to rebuild.

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