Should Jon Huntsman Be Considered A Contender?
On paper, Jon Huntsman looks like a great General Election candidate. The problem is it seems impossible for him to win the GOP nomination.
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.
House Refuses To Authorize Libyan War, Then Refuses To Defund Libyan War
Congress had a chance to send a strong message to the Executive Branch today. They failed.
Obama Punts On Same-Sex Marriage, Again
President Obama came close to endorsing same-sex marriage last night, but stopped short yet again
Texas Unconstitutionally Attempts To Nullify Federal Law On Incandescent Light Bulbs
How many Texas politicians does it take to screw in a non-communist light bulb?
Republican Party Politics And The Isolationist Canard
A few Republicans have picked up on John McCain’s criticism of critics of the Libya mission as being “isolationist.”
Eric Cantor, Jon Kyl Drop Out Of Biden Deficit Talks
Talks about a deal to raise the debt ceiling seem pretty close to collapse now that there are no Republicans involved.
The Beginning Of The End Of America’s Longest War
Last night, the President basically announced that America’s longest war had entered it’s end game.
Georgia’s New Immigration Law Leading To Crops Rotting In Farmers’ Fields
A new Georgia immigration law is causing serious problems for Georgia’s farmers.
Majority Of Americans Want Troops Removed From Afghanistan ASAP
As the President prepares to announce his plans for the future in Afghanistan, a majority of Americans want the troops home now.
Plurality Of Americans Say They’re Worse Off Since Obama Took Office
Are you better off than you were three years ago? 44% of Americans say no.
A Libertarian Moment?
Recent polls seem to indicate a shift in public opinion in a more libertarian direction.
Federal Judge: Copying An Entire Article Can Be “Fair Use” Under Copyright Laws
For the second time in two weeks, copyright lawsuit mill Righthaven has suffered a loss in Federal Court.
Republicans At A Foreign Policy Crossroads
For the first time since the end of World War II, the GOP is wrestling with two diametrically opposed visions of foreign affairs.
Supreme Court Curtails Class Action Lawsuits In Wal-Mart Case
An important employment law decision today from the Supreme Court.
Opposing Dumb, Unnecessary Wars Is Not “Isolationism”
Contrary to what Senator McCain, seeking realism in military policy does not make one an isolationist.
A Democracy Fail In Virginia
The vast majority of the seats in the Virginia legislature will not even be contested this November.
Romney Clarifies Abortion Stance, Takes His Own Pledge
Mitt Romney sought to clarify his pro-life bona fides yesterday. But, will it matter?
Bobby Jindal: Hating President Obama Is Foolish
Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal sent a warning to his fellow Republicans. Too bad they probably won’t listen.
