Outside the Beltway

The former Utah governor will almost certainly never be the GOP nominee. But someone like him will be soon.

Watching last night’s debate, you would have been surprised to learn that Mitt Romney has any real opponents in the Republican race.

Rick Santorum’s views on the role of government are somewhat disturbing.

The problem with Europe may not be the Euro, but the fact that there really aren’t any Europeans.

The Orange Crush Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

Jon Huntsman has gambled everything on New Hampshire. It probably won’t pay off.

My evidence? Bill Kristol thinks he has a chance.

Rick Santorum returns to his old ways when asked about same-sex marriage.

There seems to be very little stopping a big night for Mitt Romney next Tuesday.

Newt Gingrich provides another example.

Some good news in the December jobs report.

Looking back at the Electoral College results of the modern era–and ahead to November.

The GOP is at a distinct disadvantage in the political fight over President Obama’s Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to head the CFPB.

Philip Hammond addressed the Atlantic Council this morning in advance of a meeting with Leon Panetta.

Can the government force a criminal defendant to reveal a computer password? A Federal case in Denver is dealing with that question right now.

Some initial data released today points to the possibility of a very position jobs report tomorrow, but don’t hold your breath.

President Obama’s Pentagon is planning for an unlikely war with China rather than the small wars America will inevitably fight.

Time for the Thursday OTB Caption Contest^TM

Wherein we find that Santorum is the “fun” choice and a few election cliches pay a visit.

While the President’s recess appointments are bound to set off a political dispute with the Republicans, there does not appear to be a Constitution ban against them.

Rick Santorum’s good day in Iowa doesn’t change the truth about his campaign.

Rick Santorum’s foreign policy positions are troubling in many respects.

Rick Santorum has some bizarre views when it comes to the dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

Despite the opposition of the SECDEF and Joint Chiefs, the latter expanded yesterday.