Posts by Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
Wall Street Journal: The House GOP’s Balanced Budget Amendment Is A Bad Idea
One of the GOP’s staunchest media allies isn’t too impressed with their Balanced Budget Amendment.
Michele Bachmann’s “Stress-Related” “Incapacitating” Headaches Are Fair Game
A Presidential candidate’s medical condition is entirely relevant to their fitness for office.
Moody’s Is Right, Eliminate The Debt Ceiling
Moody’s is on the right track. The current debt ceiling law has done more harm than good.
John F. Kennedy The Worst President Of The 20th Century?
Thomas Ricks makes the case that JFK was the worst President of his century but his argument misses the mark.
The Economy And The 2012 Elections
It isn’t just President Obama who should be worried about the economy next year.
Is The House GOP’s “Cut Cap And Balance” Vote A Political Stunt? Probably
The House GOP has scheduled a vote next week on a debt ceiling package that is solely designed to mollify the base.
Who Wins If There’s No Debt Deal?
The idea that the GOP can block a debt ceiling vote and benefit politically is, quite simply, absurd.
Erick Erickson Is Putting Party Before Country
How much of an American can you be if you are willing to wreck the economy for political gain.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects 4th Amendment Challenge To TSA “Nude” Image Scanners
A Federal Appeals Court says the full body image scanners showing up in airports are Constitutional.
GOP In Danger Of Losing The P.R. War Over Debt, Spending, And Taxes?
If you look at the polls, the GOP has several things to be concerned about in the debate over the debt ceiling.
Harvard Researchers: Take Obese Kids Away From Their Parents
Should the state be able to take your kid away if he gets too fat?
Star Of “Sister Wives” To Challenge Constitutionality Of Utah’s Anti-Polygamy Law
The star of a controversial reality show about polygamy is suing to have Utah’s law that makes his living arrangement illegal struck down.
