Is Pennsylvania Really In Play?

Once again, the Keystone State is teasing the GOP.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Standing Room Only Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

What You Think You Know About The Polls Isn’t Necessarily True

Once again, it seems necessary to debunk some commonly believed myths about polling.

Florida To Set Race-Based Academic Goals

Florida’s new education policy essentially assumes that minority students cannot do as well as their peers. That’s a mistake.

Exposed Reddit Troll Fired

As he himself predicted, Michael Brutsch, the 49-year-old financial services professional who spent hours each day posting vile content to Reddit, was fired mere hours after being exposed on Reddit.

Jihadists Getting Most Of The Weapons Going To Syrian Rebels

The worst elements among the Syrian rebels seem to be the ones getting the arms.

NATO Deserved Nobel More Than EU

My latest for The National Interest, “Why NATO Should Have Won the Nobel,” is out.

‘Military’ Doesn’t Mistreat Same-Sex Spouses; US Law Does

Don’t blame the Defense Department for following a bad law.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Obama’s Early Voting Advantage

Once again, the Obama campaign appears to have an advantage among people who have voted already or will be voting before Election Day.

Internet Privacy Does Not Exist

Sometimes, real life catches up with those who think their online life is secret.

Romney’s Post-Debate Surge Continuing, But Will It Last Past Tuesday?

Mitt Romney continues to benefit from the first Presidential Debate, but will that last past the second debate?

No, We Should Not Arm The Syrian Rebels

The argument that the United States should start assisting the rebellion in Syria has many flaws.

‘Friday Night Lights’ Split on Romney

Days after “Friday Night Lights” author Buzz Bissinger endorsed Mitt Romney, the writer and producer of the acclaimed television spin-off is accusing the campaign of plagiarizing the show’s catchphrase.

White House Throwing State Department Under The Bus?

A round of finger pointing in the aftermath of the Benghazi attack.

Biden-Ryan Debate Mostly A Draw

Last night’s Vice-Presidential debate was combative, but is unlikely to have a major impact on the race for President.

VP Debate Poll: Ryan 48, Biden 44

Viewers thought Paul Ryan was more likable and articulate than Joe Biden.

Biden-Ryan Debate First Impressions

Did Biden come across as intense? Or just a jerk? Did Ryan come off as inexperienced by comparison to the much more seasoned Biden? Or as a decent, earnest guy ready to step onto the stage?

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The El Ka-Bong Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Still A Steady State Election?

The Presidential race seems to be returning to the state it was in before the political conventions.

Get Rid Of Televised Debates?

Should we stop televising political debates?

How Hamilton saw the Electoral College

Looking to Federalist 68.