Outside the Beltway

Ann Romney asked it of Mitt. (And Newt throws in his two cents).

Do the Republican candidates believe that American citizens have a right to privacy? Someone should ask them.

Mitt Romney is taking heat for his role at Bain Capital. He shouldn’t.

Yes, it’s time to talk about that again.

Barring a disaster, Mitt Romney is going to win the New Hampshire Primary, but who comes in second is still up in the air.

When did serving your country become something political opponents attacked you for?

Last night, Ron Paul decided it was a good idea to bring back the ghosts of the Vietnam War era.

Ten hours later, the candidates seemed more combative than they had been the night before.

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.

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.

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

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.

Rick Santorum now appears to be THE social conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.

The Ames Straw Poll isn’t going away any time soon.

We give a small number of people a lot of influence.