Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Filibuster
An attempt to declare the filibuster unconstitutional has ended in failure.
Obama’s New National Security Team?
While no official announcements have been made, President Obama’s second term national security team appears to be taking shape.
A Map Is Worth A Thousand Votes
Democrats are approaching an “Electoral College lock.” Republicans are trying to pick it.
Pennsylvania Considers Electoral College Reform
Pennsylvania Republicans want to do the right thing for the wrong reason.
Should Congress Just Kick The Can Down The Road?
Perhaps we should take a pass on trying to reach a deal on resolving issues propelling us toward the Fiscal Cliff.
Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Jovan Belcher Murder-Suicide
Jovan Belcher, a linebacker with the Kansas City Chiefs, this morning murdered the mother of their 3-month-old baby before killing himself.
Supreme Court May Decide To Hear Same-Sex Marriage Cases This Week
Possibly a big week for the Supreme Court.
Another Republican Demographic Problem: The Gay Vote
Republican opposition to same-sex marriage is costing it yet another demographic group.
Democrats May Be Short On Votes For Filibuster Reform
Harry Reid appears to be short of the votes he needs to enact filibuster reform.
Same-Sex Marriage Wins At The Ballot Box
Voters in four states endorsed marriage equality yesterday.
America Not a Center-Right Nation Anymore
President Obama easily won re-election last night, carrying virtually all of the battleground states. Meanwhile, abortion, gay marriage, and recreational marijuana also won big.
GOP Unlikely To Grab Senate This Year, But They’ll Have Another Shot In Two Years
The GOP’s hopes of taking over the Senate in 2012 have all but slipped away, but there is another option.
2012 Congressional Election Predictions
OTB bloggers give their best guesses on the House and Senate races.
2012 Presidential Election Predictions
The OTB gang give their best guess at the outcome of the 2012 presidential contest.
There’s No Good Reason To Get Rid Of The Electoral College
The arguments in favor of major changes in the way we elect our President are unpersuasive.
Romney and Obama Work for Every Vote, Especially in Small States (Oh, Wait…)
No, the electoral college does not encourage the candidates to pay special attention to the small states.
Obama’s Early Voting Advantage
Once again, the Obama campaign appears to have an advantage among people who have voted already or will be voting before Election Day.
Prospects For GOP Senate Takeover Appear To Be Slipping Away
It’s looking less likely that the GOP will be able to gain control of the Senate.
What The Heck Is Wrong With The Republican Party?
As its convention begins, one has to wonder what has happened to the Republican Party.
Congress Bans Veteran Funeral Protests in Violation of 1st Amendment
The United States Congress can still work together to pander before election season.
Explaining What’s Wrong With The Paycheck Fairness Act
The arguments behind the Paycheck Fairness Act do not hold up to scrutiny.
Federal Appeals Court Rules DOMA Section 3 Unconstitutional
An unsurprising decision on the Defense of Marriage.
Common Cause Files Ridiculous Lawsuit Against The Filibuster
Common Cause has filed a specious lawsuit alleging that the filibuster is unconstitutional.
Ron Paul’s Delegate “Wins” Won’t Amount To Anything
Ron Paul’s supporters are racking up delegate wins at party conventions in caucus states, but it won’t matter in the end.
Simpsons Home Town: Springfield, Oregon
Shockingly, the “Springfield” in the long-running sittcom “The Simpsons” is Springfield, Oregon, near where creator Matt Groening grew up.
Romney Scores Triple Primary Win, Santorum Campaign Becomes Quixotic Crusade
The race is over, Rick Santorum just won’t admit it.
