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.
The Odd French Reaction To The Arrest Of Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Some French politicians and intellectuals seem offended that Dominique Strauss-Kahn is being treated like a common criminal.
With Huckabee Out, Bachmann More Likely To Run For POTUS, And That Helps Romney
With Huckabee out, the right side of the GOP primary base may end up divided. And that will help Mitt Romney.
Study: Obama Stimulus Destroyed Million Private Sector Jobs
Ohio State researchers: ARRA created/saved approximately 450 thousand state and local government jobs and destroyed/forestalled roughly one million private sector jobs.
Happy Debt Limit Monday!
As of today, the United States is legally barred from borrowing money to finance its operations. Thanks for nothing, Congress.
Why Is The Media “Ignoring” Herman Cain (Or Gary Johnson, Or Fred Karger)?
It’s Campaign Fact of Life No. 1: If you aren’t a factor in the race, you aren’t going to get free media.
Huckabee’s Out, What’s Next?
Mike Huckabee’s decision not to run has shaken up the GOP field for 2012.
Mike Huckabee Bows Out Of 2012 Race: “The Factors Say Go, But My Heart Says No.”
We won’t have Mike Huckabee to kick around in 2012.
Ron Paul Says He Would Have Voted Against The 1964 Civil Rights Act
Thanks to an appearance on Hardball we’ve got another story about a 47 year old law.
Mitt Romney Tries To Thread The ObamaCare/RomneyCare Needle
Mitt Romney began his effort to confront what is likely to be his biggest political liability in the 2012 campaign.
Ron Paul: I Would Not Have Ordered The Mission Against Bin Laden
Texas Congressman Ron Paul, who will enter the Presidential race tomorrow, says he wouldn’t have tried to have Osama bin Laden killed.
John McCain: Neither Waterboarding Nor Any Other Form Of Torture Led To Bin Laden
John McCain thoroughly dismantles the argument that Osama bin Laden’s capture vindicates the use of so-called “enhanced interrogation techniques.”
GOP Aide: “No New Tax Increases” Pledge Is Intellectually Dishonest
Republicans are playing politics with the National Debt. Please don’t tell me you’re shocked.
