Outside the Beltway

Details of a heated phone discussion with the top House Republican have emerged.

Forty years ago tonight, the Star Wars universe came to television in a production so bad that it makes Jar Jar Binks seem positively Shakespearean by comparison.

The tough guy actor best known for the “Smokey And The Bandit” movies has passed away at the age of 82.

Whether they like it or not, Republican candidates in the midterms will have to run with the albatross of Donald Trump around their necks.

I haven’t yet watched any of the 2016 Republican National Convention but the first day was a beauty.

The Mongo Likes Ghandi Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

Mitt Romney is set to make an announcement at 11 Eastern today. [UPDATE: He’s out!]

The Humphrey The Camel Edition OTB Caption Contest is now over.

Clearly, the Romney campaign didn’t get the point of social media.

On screen body objectification is now equal opportunity.

Was there ever a more tepid endorsement than “Joe Scarborough for President? Sure, Why Not?”

The La-Z Boy Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

Author Elmore Leonard has died at the age of 87.

The Standing Room Only Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

There’s no doubt about it, our political culture is pretty horrible.

Understandably, Republicans are becoming nervous about the way things are going for Team Romney.

It’s still possible for Mitt Romney to win this election, but is it probable?

A new round of polling has Obama in the lead and shows reasons why Romney’s supporters should be concerned, but it’s unclear how long any of this will last.

If the first round of post-convention polling is correct, President Obama may be pulling away from Mitt Romney.

The recent;y concluded party conventions are further evidence that the events have largely outlived their usefulness.

The Less Filling Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

President Obama says he’s a huge Clint Eastwood fan and wasn’t offended by his performance at the RNC.

So far, there’s very little movement in the polls for Governor Romney.

Not surprisingly, Romney campaigns staffers don’t seem to want to take responsibility for Clint Eastwood’s performance last night.

Mitt Romney’s speech last night was the best he’s ever given, but it’s impact may have been undercut but several odd production decisions that preceded it.

After three days of buildup to a “mystery speaker,” the closing night of the Republican convention featured a rambling performance by Clint Eastwood and an empty chair.

Was Clint Eastwood’s Chrysler ad a political message, or just a well done commercial?

James Arness, best known as the iconic Marshal Dillon on Gunsmoke, has died at 88.

Students entering college today have never worn a wristwatch and think email is slow.