Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

Michael Daly is a special correspondent with The Daily Beast. He was previously a columnist with the New York Daily News and a staff writer with New York magazine. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2002 and has received numerous awards. He is the author of Under Ground and The Book of Mychal. His third book, Topsy, was released in 2013. Send him tips: michael.daly@thedailybeast.com or tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

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THE KARMA CANDIDATE

She Denied Him the Bench. Now He's Eyeing Her Seat

Michael Daly

A photo illustration of Donald Trump.
Opinion
BALLOT BEATING

Comeuppance Comes To Trump Everywhere All At Once

Michael Daly

Donald Trump on his golden escalator
Opinion
Democracy Wins

This Was the Night Donald Trump’s Spell Finally Broke

Michael Daly

A photo illustration of Vivek Ramaswamy and Ramaswamy's former teacher Michael Pogue.
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BULLY, BULLY

Why Vile MAGA Candidate’s Teacher Has a New Lesson for Him

Michael Daly

A photo illustration of brick wall suit Blake Marnell and Donald Trump.
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FRONT ROW JOES

These Are the Zealots Who Feed Trump’s Delusion

Michael Daly