Michelle Cottle

Michelle Cottle is a former Washington reporter for The Daily Beast. Read her own story of breast cancer and genetics here.

Crazy Eyes

Bachmann’s Crazy War on Women’s History

She’s on her way out of Washington, she’s still championing lost causes so extreme her GOP colleagues won’t even get on board.

Michelle Cottle

Lady MacBeth

Mary Fallin’s Killer Fiasco

After the botched execution of a Oklahoma prisoner, the Republican governor must have second thoughts about telling the court to stick it after it temporarily halted the death penalty.

Michelle Cottle

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EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

GOP Turns Firehose on Virginia Tea Party

Turning the insurgents’ own tactics against them, the party used a ‘firehose primary’ of rabid voters to give the congressional nomination to an insider’s insider.

Michelle Cottle

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Political Dynasties

Why America Needs Mary Cheney

Mary, the proud Republican lesbian sister who emerged from Liz’s Senate debacle looking like a total ass-kicker, is a behind-the-scenes operator—but it’s time for her to run for office.

Michelle Cottle

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‘An Act of Love’

How the Pope Is Remaking the GOP

The wildly popular Francis is offering cover for a few Republicans, including Jeb Bush, to start speaking out in favor of some deeply unpopular issues within the party.

Michelle Cottle

Michelle Cottle

Bachmann’s Crazy War on Women’s History

Mary Fallin’s Killer Fiasco

GOP Turns Firehose on Virginia Tea Party

Why America Needs Mary Cheney

How the Pope Is Remaking the GOP

Rand Paul’s Michael Moore Moment

Earn Your Degree in… Lobbying?

The 'RedState Women' Scheme

What Is ‘Natural Marriage?’

The Tea Party Plays Defense