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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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Obama’s Phony Bipartisan Pick

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

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.

Matt Latimer | Published Jan 08, 2013

The Turkey Chili Summit

Matt Latimer | Published Nov 29, 2012

The GOP Blame Game

Finger Pointing

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

Matt Latimer | Published Nov 16, 2012

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.

Matt Latimer | Published Nov 12, 2012

Romney’s Delusions of Victory

FIGHTING WINDMILLS

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.

Matt Latimer | Published Nov 03, 2012

What Newt Can Teach Obama

Plans Trump Ideas

From Romney’s shamelessness to the right’s hatred for Obama, Matt Latimer offers six primary lessons.

Matt Latimer | Published Oct 28, 2012

I Still Hate Town Halls

Unproductive
Matt Latimer | Published Oct 16, 2012

I Hate Town Halls!

There’s no such thing as an undecided voter! And neither candidate this year can compete with Bill Clinton’s empathy! Matt Latimer on the five things he’ll be screaming at the TV during Obama-Romney 2.

Matt Latimer | Published Oct 16, 2012

Face It, Bazooka Joe Won

Feisty Debater

Matt Latimer says Obama’s ‘happy warrior’ did himself and his boss a lot of favors with Thursday’s debate.

Matt Latimer | Published Oct 12, 2012

The Real Joe Biden

Regular Joe
Matt Latimer | Published Oct 11, 2012

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