Outside the Beltway

At least initially, Chris Christie did what he needed to do to address a story that threatens to overwhelm his political future.

An excellent argument for immigration reform can be found in the case of one Californian named Sergio Garcia.

The “good war” no more.

So far at least, the 2014 elections do not appear likely to be a political earthquake on the scale of 2006, 2008, or 2010.

The likelihood of any action on gun control in 2014 is extremely limited

The PPACA has had a rough 2013, and 2014 could be even worse.

The danger of saying stupid things online apparently has not sunk in with some people.

A GOP Senate Candidate in Georgia attempts to back track, and runs off the rails in the process.

A 17th state legalizes gay marriage. There’s no turning back.

The beginnings of a populist challenge to Hillary Clinton in 2016?

The President is neither messiah nor devil, and the media does the public no favors when it treats him as either.

The Fox News Channel created “War On Christmas” officially entered the absurd zone last week.

Apparently, the security at Tuesday’s memorial for Nelson Mandela was so lax as to be nearly non-existent.

Republicans have some good ideas about overhauling how they pick a nominee. Unfortunately, it’s hard to see how most of them can be enforced.

Some on the American right have a very odd view of both Nelson Mandela and the Apartheid regime he fought against.

Chris Christie has had a very good month, and it’s ending with him with a strong lead among potential Republican candidates for 2016.

A State Department announcement about consolidation of diplomatic posts in Rome has led to the latest round of Obama Derangement Syndrome.

The Generic Congressional Ballot has shifted again, but how long will this trend last?

More bad poll numbers for the President and his party.

Are we headed for another Federal Government shutdown, or will Congress actually do its job this time?

It is clear the President has been failed by those under him. So, when is someone going to pay the price?

Who knew?

Chris Christie did as well as expected last night, but that’s just the beginning.

Polling looks bleak for the GOP right now, but it’s unclear what that will mean a year from now.

Conservatives gathered on the National Mall today to protest the closure of memorials, but their message seems really intended for Republicans in Congress to not back down.

Signs that investors are starting to get nervous about the lack of action coming out of Washington.

63% are angry at Republicans, 57% are angry at Democrats, and 53% are angry at President Obama.