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Once Again, It’s The Eve Of History At The Supreme Court

Doug Mataconis · 15 Comments
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Tomorrow promises to be an historic day at the Supreme Court, but it’s been a long legal, political, and social battle.

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George W. Bush Attacks Obama On Foreign Policy

Doug Mataconis · 30 Comments

Pot, meet kettle.

Participants in the Tweed Run ride their bicycles over Westminster Bridge in central London

OTB Caption Contest

Rodney Dill · 25 Comments

Time the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Quick Takes

Helicopter Lands On Lawn Of U.S. Capitol

OTB Caption Contest Winners

Rodney Dill · 6 Comments

The Wright Stuff Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

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American Politics Has Become Horrible, Predictable, And Utterly Boring

Doug Mataconis · 47 Comments

Even for political junkies, the thrill seems to be gone.

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Nerd Prom Is Broken, But So Is Our Political Culture

Doug Mataconis · 23 Comments

It’s time for another White House Correspondent’s Dinner, and it’s going to be just as atrocious as the last one. But, the dinner isn’t the real problem.

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Republicans Largely Out of Step With The Rest Of America On ‘Religious Freedom’ Laws

Doug Mataconis

Another poll shows that Republicans are largely out of step with public opinion on the question of whether businesses should be free to refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.

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Political Experts Who Don’t Understand Politics

James Joyner

49 “experts in governance and democracy” to call for nonsensical reforms to the presidential debates.

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Clintons Most Successful, Most Controversial ‘Power Couple’

James Joyner

A series of mini-scandals point to the conflicts of interest around the Clintons.

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Ted Cruz And Steve King Are Attacking The Rule Of Law In Defense Of “Traditional Marriage”

Doug Mataconis

Ted Cruz and Steve King think the Court should be prevented from hearing any case involving same-sex marriage. Because they know they’re losing.

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Marco Rubio’s Supposed Expertise On Foreign Policy Leaves Much To Be Desired

Doug Mataconis

Marco Rubio is often described as one of the GOP’s leaders on foreign policy, but a close look reveals a decided lack of substance.

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Senate Republicans Preparing To Fix Obamacare If SCOTUS Strikes Down Subsidies

Doug Mataconis

Senate Republicans are working on legislation to fix the PPACA’s subsidies if the Supreme Court rules against the Federal Government in June.

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Fixing the NBA Draft

James Joyner

“Tanking” to improve draft position has plagued the NBA for years. The solution is obvious.

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David Petraeus Given Slap on Wrist for Espionage Act Violation

James Joyner

The former CIA Director received no jail time and a nuisance-level fine in exchange for a guilty plea to espionage charges.

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After Railing Against Loretta Lynch, Ted Cruz Misses The Vote On Her Confirmation

Doug Mataconis

For months, Ted Cruz said the nomination of Loretta Lynch must be blocked. Then, he failed to show up when the Senate voted on her nomination.

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Hillary Clinton May Be Her Own Worst Enemy

Doug Mataconis

Hillary Clinton’s political and personal baggage is likely to be a bigger problem for her than whomever her Republican opponent ends up being.

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Two Hostages, Including One American, Killed In Raid On Al Qaeda Targets

Doug Mataconis

An attack on al Qaeda outposts in January resulted in the death of two hostages, but also resulted in the death of two high value al Qaeda targets.

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Marco Rubio Rises To The Top Of The GOP Field In New Poll

Doug Mataconis

Less than two weeks after entering the race, Florida Senator Marco Rubio is at the top of the GOP field in a new poll.

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China Warns U.S. About North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal

Doug Mataconis

Chinese analysts are telling their American counterparts that North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is far more sophisticated than previously believed.

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61% Of Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage, According To A New Poll

Doug Mataconis

As oral argument in the Supreme Court gets closer, a new poll finds public support for same-sex marriage at it’s highest level yet.

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Hillary Clinton Faces New Revelations About Questionable Donations To Clinton Foundation

Doug Mataconis

A new report ties undisclosed donations to the Clinton Foundation to a Russian company’s acquisition of controlling interest in a major uranium mining company.

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Carly Fiorina To Enter Race For President On May 4th

Doug Mataconis

Former Hewlett Packard CEO, and failed Senate candidate, Carly Fiorina will be running for President for some reason.

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House Benghazi Committee Won’t Release A Report Until 2016

Doug Mataconis

Not surprisingly, the Select Committee established by House Republicans to investigate something that has already been investigated multiple times, will be in operation well into the Presidential Election season.

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Scott Walker Is Now Apparently Against Legal Immigration Too

Doug Mataconis

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is now appealing to the worst aspects of economic populism on the right.

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New Study Finds No Link Between Autism And Childhood Vaccination

Doug Mataconis

Yet another study has found no link between autism and childhood vaccines. However, that’s unlikely to mean the end of the anti-vaccination movement.

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Supreme Court Limits Ability Of Police To Use Routine Traffic Stops To Search For Drugs

Doug Mataconis

In a 6-3 vote that defied traditional expectations, the Justices have limited the ability of police to detain people on the side of the road for long periods of time.

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Questions About Foreign Donations To Clinton Foundation Could Dog Hillary’s Campaign

Doug Mataconis

New allegations regarding foreign government donations to the Clinton Foundation seem likely to become a campaign issue.

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Republican Race Remains Tight, Clinton Continues To Dominate General Election Polling

Doug Mataconis

The GOP race remains tight, but some candidates have benefited from their entry into the race more than others. Overall, though, Hillary Clinton continues to dominate.

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FBI Admits Its Forensic Experts Gave False Testimony In Hundreds Of Cases

Doug Mataconis

An elite FBI Forensics unit gave flawed and false testimony in cases over a period that lasted more than 20 years.

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Helicopter Lands On Lawn Of U.S. Capitol

OTB Caption Contest

Rodney Dill

Time the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

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