Tammy Duckworth Blocked From Voting By Proxy In House Democratic Caucus Elections
Outdated rules? It sure seems like it.
Say, Whatever Happened To The Ebola Crisis?
Much like the disease itself, Ebola panic seems to have disappeared as the midterm elections become ever more distant in the rear view mirror.
With The Midterms Done, Will Republican State Legislators Revisit Electoral College “Reforms?”
After the 2010 elections, several newly Republican state legislatures flirted with the idea of changing the way their state allocates Electoral Votes. The outcome of last weeks elections raises the possibility that this could happen again.
Stealing Isn’t a Crime When Police Do It
Civil asset forfeiture gives “highway robbery” a whole new meaning.
GOP Also Saw Gains In State Legislatures Last Week
In addition to gains at the national level and in Governor’s races, the GOP also saw more gains in state legislatures around the country.
Governor Thinks Governors Make The Best Presidential Candidates
Scott Walker argues that Governors tend to make the best Presidents. He’s largely correct, but he’s not the only Republican who fits that bill.
Minimum Wage Initiatives Win At Ballot Box, But Fail To Help Democrats Politically
Increasing the minimum wage proved to be popular at the ballot box Tuesday, unsurprisingly, However, it did not help Democrats on the same ballot.
Republicans Score Wins In Key Governor’s Races
The Republican wave extended even to Governor’s races that, in any other year, they should have lost.
Ebola And Mandatory Quarantines: A Delicate Balance Between Personal Liberty And Public Safety
Mandatory quarantines are a massive violation of personal liberty. We ought to be careful in how, when, and why we impose them and who they are directed toward.
Koch Brothers Donation Brings Attention To Inadequacies Of Indigent Criminal Defense
The Koch Brothers are putting money behind an effort to reform a part of the legal system that is ignored far too often.
New York, New Jersey Modify Ebola Quarantine Policy
After an avalanche of negative commentary, the Governors of New York and New Jersey have modified their policy regarding quarantining people returning from west Africa.
Nurse Quarantined Under Christie/Cuomo Policy Raises Concerns About Policy
The first person to be quarantined under the new policy announced by New York and New Jersey is raising concerns about the way she was treated, and whether the policy is even the right idea.
Gun Rights, Mental Health, And A Denial Of Due Process
New York State’s gun law takes rights away from nearly 35,000 people without any due process whatsoever.
Sandwich Shop Workers Forced To Sign Non-Compete Agreements
A national sandwich chain makes its employees sign a very restrictive covenant not to compete. It’s probably not enforceable.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Wisconsin Voter ID Law
An unsurprising decision from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
If Republicans Win The Senate, They May Not Hold It For Very Long
If the GOP wins the Senate in November, their majority could prove to be fleeting.
Supreme Court Declines Review Of Rulings Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
By failing to act, the Supreme Court has effectively legalized same-sex marriage in eleven more states.
‘Khorasan Group’ is US Creation; It’s Still Dangerous
The Khorasan Group is, functionally, al Qaeda. Or is it?
Congress Ready To Abdicate Its Responsibility On Attacks Against ISIS
Congress seems ready to avoid having to vote on expanded attacks against the Islamic State
GOP Likely To Take The Senate, Retain The House, Maintain The Status Quo In The States
The GOP has a good chance of taking the Senate in 2014, but it will be by a narrow margin.
Federal Judge Strikes Down D.C. Law Barring Carrying Handguns In Public
In a logical extension of the Supreme Court’s decision in D.C. v. Heller, a Federal Judge has struck down D.C.’s law barring people from carrying handguns in public.
The Failures Of Obama’s Leadership
Fairly or not, the President has created the impression that he is not a good leader, and there’s not much he can do about it at this point.
The Myth Of Hillary Clinton’s 2008 Inevitability And The 2016 Election
One of the most repeated comments about the 2016 race is based on something that just isn’t true.
Supreme Court Rules Some Employees Can Opt Out Of Public Employee Unions
The Supreme Court has limited the ability of public employee unions to force people to join their ranks.
While We’re on the Subject of Indian Nicknames, Let’s Talk About the Army
Native American names are everywhere.
GOP Losing Cuban-American Vote Too
A new poll suggests that Republicans could be losing a constituency that is very key for them in the nation’s third most populous state.
New Scott Walker Allegations Have Little Legal Merit, But Could Affect Re-Election Bid
As a legal matter, the new allegations against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker don’t amount to much. But, will they impact his bid for re-election.
Who will be the new House Whip?
GOP Whip Kevin McCarthy of California won the vote to replace Eric Cantor as the new GOP House Majority Leader. The question is who replaces McCarthy.
DoD Furloughs Hurt Morale and Retention
Did sending some of its workforce home without pay impact the work environment at the Defense Department? Duh.
Texas GOP Endorses Discredited ‘Reparative Therapy’ For Gays And Lesbians
The Texas GOP wants to “pray away the gay.”
Michelle Obama For Senate: Serious Speculation, Or Just Classic Political Trolling?
A Reuters political blogger has set tongues wagging about the possibility another First Lady might run for the U.S. Senate.
Mitch McConnell Won’t Eliminate The Legislative Filibuster If The GOP Takes The Senate
Preserving the filibuster.
Brian Schweitzer Hits Hillary Clinton Over Wall Street Ties
A prairie populist challenger for Hillary Clinton?
New Politico Poll Tells Us Much Less Than People Think It Does
Some polls aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.
Most Expensive States Meet Most Stupid Infographic
Market Watch presents this infographic of “the most and least expensive states to live in the U.S.
