Konrad Yakabuski
Chief U.S. political writer
Konrad Yakabuski is The Globe and Mail's chief U.S. political writer, based in Washington. He covers all aspects of the American political scene, including relevant social and cultural issues. Read more...
Konrad Yakabuski
Chief U.S. political writer
Konrad Yakabuski is The Globe and Mail's chief U.S. political writer, based in Washington. He covers all aspects of the American political scene, including relevant social and cultural issues.
Prior to joining the Washington bureau in 2009, Mr. Yakabuski was based in The Globe's Montreal bureau and wrote on Quebec business, politics and culture for more than a decade. He previously worked as a political reporter at Le Devoir.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from McGill University and a Master of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of British Columbia.
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Republicans ‘green with envy’ over Obama’s foreign-policy record
Foreign policy is considered a strong point for Republican candidates, but this election year, the Democrats have got bragging rights
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
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Ferrari? What Ferrari? Disgraced Chinese politician’s son defends lifestyle
Bo Guagua apparently took it upon himself to clear up questions about his education at Oxford and Harvard universities in a statement to The Harvard Crimson
Thursday, Apr 26, 2012
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Edwards 'committed many sins, but no crimes,’ his lawyer tells jury
Former Democratic presidency contender being tried on allegations of breaking campaign finance laws to hide extramarital affair
Monday, Apr 23, 2012
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U.S. congressional lifers face primary challenge
A loss for any of the three politicians with a combined 112 years in Congress would signal that the old rules no longer apply
Monday, Apr 23, 2012
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Stand on immigration reform will cost Romney Hispanic votes
Polls show support for Republicans down among this key demographic
Sunday, Apr 22, 2012
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Romney's running mate? Let the speculation begin
Nothing stirs up the rumour mill quite like the selection of VP running mates – it’s like fantasy football for political geeks
Friday, Apr 20, 2012
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Ann Romney pulls husband out of doo-doo as family pet story dogs GOP hopeful
Ann Romney, who has emerged as an unassailable asset humanizing her no-nonsense husband,defended him, insisting Seamus the family dog ‘loved’ travelling al fresco
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012
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GOP and the politics of historical amnesia
If Obama’s right that today’s delegates would toss even the Gipper, it follows that no one, from Nixon on down to McCain, could win now
Friday, Apr 06, 2012
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Washington, D.C. politician’s latest blunder could prove to be his last
The Washington D.C. politician’s provocative remarks have stunned Marion Barry’s former comrades-in-arms in the civil rights movement
Friday, Apr 06, 2012
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Romney racks up more wins, but Obama sets the pace
As the GOP nomination fight drags on, Barack Obama has been deftly defining his near-certain foe in November
Tuesday, Apr 03, 2012
