Outside the Beltway

David Gregory committed a technical violation of DC’s gun law to make a point on a national news show. Conservative gun control opponents are angry.

Obama shows some spine.

Did NBC’s David Gregory violate D.C. law on Sunday?

There are factions of the American right that really need to understand this.

Alex Pareene’s annual hack list omits an obvious candidate: Alex Pareene.

Last night’s Vice-Presidential debate was combative, but is unlikely to have a major impact on the race for President.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are refusing to provide significant details about their tax plan. That’s a mistake.

Forbes media critic Jeff Bercovici is a bit late spotting a trend.

The Romney campaign went on television to address the Bain issue, but again they just seem to have muddied the water.

The “Clinton-Biden Switcheroo” Scenario is the pundit’s fantasy that will not die.

Yesterday, Cory Booker committed the rookie mistake of saying what was on his mind.

How the Vice-President’s comment’s on Meet The Press led to an historic Presidential announcement.

Some thoughts on the potential impact of the President’s announcement on same-sex marriage.

Did Joe Biden misspeak, or drop a hint that he shouldn’t have?

We need a lot less fake empathy in politics.

The differences between the parties when it comes to Iran are far less substantial than the candidate’s rhetoric would suggest.

Tom Brokaw isn’t happy with Mitt Romney’s latest ad, which use of a 1997 NBC news report on Newt Gingrich’s ethics.

Watching last night’s debate, you would have been surprised to learn that Mitt Romney has any real opponents in the Republican race.

Rick Santorum’s foreign policy positions are troubling in many respects.

The final candidate clash of 2011 didn’t lead to the sparring that some expected.

Mitt Romney’s campaign seems have Newt Gingrich targeted.

Barack Obama now looks to the Rough Rider himself for inspiration. Can’t he find it himself?

Herman Cain’s promise to rely on “experts” should raise eyebrows everywhere.

Herman Cain’s comments about abortion could pose a problem for him with social conservatives.

Herman Cain’s foreign policy consists of little more than deliberate ignorance.

Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 double talk is starting to show

Like his tax plan, Herman Cain’s immigration plan is not serious.

Some Republicans apparently still aren’t satisfied with the 2012 field.

Contrary to what Senator McCain, seeking realism in military policy does not make one an isolationist.

Newt is looking a bit toasty to me (not that that is a surprising position to take).