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.
Conservative Congressman Calls Obama Recess Appointments An “Outrage”
The reaction to President Obama’s recent recess appointments provide us with yet another example of bipartisan hypocrisy.
Of Blizzards And Political Firestorms
Cory Booker, Michael Bloomberg, and Chris Christie have been in the news this week due to the political fallout over their handling of the East Coast blizzard.
Christine O’Donnell Under Criminal Probe For Campaign Spending
Three months after the allegations were first made. the FEC has opened a criminal investigation of Tea Party Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell
Barack Obama And Michael Vick
President Obama was correct to commend the Eagles for giving Michael Vick a chance to redeem himself.
Social Conservatives Boycott CPAC 2011 Over Invite To GOProud
As they did last year, several top social conservative activist groups are boycotting next year’s Conservative Political Action Conference over the extension of an invitation to a gay conservative group, and nobody seems to care that they won’t be there.
Time To Put Defense Cuts On The Table
With just over a week to go before the 112th Congress convenes, battle lines are already being drawn in battle over the defense budget.
Blizzard Postpones Sunday Night Football: Are We A Nation Of Wimps?
The National Football League’s decision to postpone last night’s Eagles-Vikings game due to weather is receiving a lot of criticism, but they made the right choice.
Denounced As “Death Panels,” Funding For End Of Life Counseling Makes A Comeback
The seemingly sensible end-of-life counseling that was originally part of the Health Care Reform Bill is making a comeback.
Hawaii’s Governor Seeks To End The Birther Myth Once And For All
Hawaii’s new Governor is taking on the Birther myth.
White House Planning Major Staff Overhaul In 2011
The new year will bring major changes to the White House Staff.
Jury Nullification In Action: Montana Jury Pool Refuses To Convict For Marijuana Possession
A case in Montana brings to the forefront a power most prospective jurors aren’t aware they have.
Thoughts On Partisanship, The Senate, And Filibusters
The abuse of the filibuster is just a symptom of a much wider problem.
Do Presidents Deserve More Respect, Or Less?
The Presidency has lost the aura of mystique that used to surround it, and that’s a good thing.
