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McKay Coppins is the political editor of BuzzFeed. He is a former political reporter for Newsweek and The Daily Beast, and his writing has also appeared in The Daily Caller and Salt Lake City's Deseret News.

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Ron Paul’s Babies

ALL GROWN UP

McKay Coppins and Nina Strochlic catch up with the presidential hopeful’s patients, and find mixed support for the former ob/gyn.

Nina Strochlic, McKay Coppins | Published Jan 03, 2012

Inside Mitt's Wall Street Bonanza

<p>Romney raised more than $1 million in one day in Manhattan, but do top donors still have faith? Plus, <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2011/12/14/mitt-romney-s-missionary-in-france-tale-won-t-make-us-forget-he-s-rich.html">Michelle Cottle on Romney's lame efforts to identify with poor people</a> and <a target="_blank" href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2011/12/14/live-chat-gop-presidential-debate-on-fox-news-in-sioux-city-iowa.html">join Howard Kurtz and John Avlon for a live chat about tonight's GOP debate</a>.<br> </p>

McKay Coppins | Published Dec 15, 2011

Newt Wins Face-off With Huntsman

The Gingrich/Huntsman debate was so dry that reporters fell asleep—but Newt still emerged victorious. McKay Coppins reports.

McKay Coppins | Published Dec 13, 2011

The Right’s ‘Daily Show’

<p>Can conservatives be funny? A new riff on <i>The Daily Show</i> on Glenn Beck’s online network is trying to find out. McKay Coppins talks to Beck and the show’s host about the pitfalls of partisan comedy.</p>

McKay Coppins | Published Nov 22, 2011

The Psychology of Perry’s Debate Chokes

Why the beleaguered candidate keeps choking during debates—and how he can overcome his performance anxiety.

McKay Coppins | Published Nov 12, 2011

Huntsman Blows Romney Attack

He had a golden opportunity to blast Romney on China at the CNBC debate, but he failed to land the blow.

McKay Coppins | Published Nov 10, 2011

Jon Huntsman, Tea Party Darling?

Will the Tea Party take a second look at Jon Huntsman as the new anti-Romney candidate? By McKay Coppins.

McKay Coppins | Published Nov 09, 2011

Those Surprising Huntsman Girls

Jon Huntsman’s three eldest daughters on dating, Mitt Romney, and more. By Lloyd Grove and McKay Coppins.

Lloyd Grove, McKay Coppins | Published Nov 02, 2011

Huntsman Girls Go Viral

Jon Huntsman’s jokes may be lame but his daughters get his back with a parody of Herman Cain’s viral ad.

McKay Coppins | Published Oct 28, 2011

Perry Camp’s Anti-Mormon Message

Emails show a key adviser to the Texas governor’s campaign pushing anti-Mormon messaging. By McKay Coppins

McKay Coppins | Published Oct 16, 2011

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