OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Orange Ya Glad I Didn’t Say Banana Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Haley Barbour Pardons 14 Murderers; Judge Orders Halt
A Mississippi judge has stayed a slew of pardons issued by Haley Barbour on his way out the door.
Vote Moderate Republican: Vote Obama
Understanding the state of the GOP field requires recognizing that President Obama is actually pretty moderate.
Ron Paul: Not So Much Denial Back in the 1990s (Plus: Newsletters 101)
New video plus a basic primer on Ron Paul’s newsletter situation.
Gingrich No Longer Frontrunner
Newt Gingrich has fallen into a statistical tie with Mitt Romney in the latest Gallup poll, mirroring his decline in other recent surveys.
Gingrich and the Constitutional Order
Gingrich has some pretty radical ideas about separation of powers.
There is Something Fundamentally Wrong with Congress
There is a fundamental problem with the feedback loop in American politics.
Gary Johnson May Seek Libertarian Nomination
Feeling abandoned by the Republican Party, former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson is weighing a Libertarian Party bid for president.
Perry Provides More Evidence for my Hypothesis
Perry proves again that he really doesn’t know why he is running (plus a few comments on his proposal).
Cain Accuses Perry Campaign of Smears
It is not unreasonable for Cain to look at the Perry campaign as the source of his current woes.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Ask Not For Whom The Bell Tolls Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Herman Cain and Jesus the Conservative
Cain (like a lot of people) is confused about what the words “conservative” and “liberal” mean.
BBC Reports: Gaddifi Captured
The BBC is reporting that rebels claim to have captured the ousted leader of Libya.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Natives Are Restless Tonight Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Some Political Science on Obese Candidates
Some actual political science suggests that being an overweight male candidate may not be a negative for voters.
Onion: Congress Hostage Tweets
Beginning with “BREAKING: Witnesses reporting screams and gunfire heard inside Capitol building,” a series of tweets with the #CongressHostage hashtag have been decidedly unfunny.
Does Debate Performance Matter?
These debates matter (if by “matter” we mean “affect the views that voters have of the candidates”).
Three Arguments Contra the Electoral College
A book could be written on this subject, but let me suggest the following as a good place to start
The GOP Debates and the Lack of Introspection
The last two GOP debates have featured cheers from the crowd and responses from candidates that ought to be considered problematic.
On “Politicizing” 9/11
Accusing someone of “politicizing” a discussion of 9/11 is like accusing someone of “athleticizing” a discussion of football.
I Thought Tax Cuts Were the Elixir that Heals all…
Many in the GOP do not like the idea of extending payroll tax cuts.
The Politics of Social Security and the Problem with Perry’s Approach
Asserting the Social Security needs reform is one thing. Asserting its failure is another.
Madison and States v. the Central Government
Madison went to Philadelphia wanting to increase the power of the central government over the states (quite a bit, in fact).
Madison, the Philadelphia Convention, and Presidentialism
The US came a lot closer to something resembling a parliamentary system than most people think.
