How To Argue With Family About Controversial Political Topics At Thanksgiving: Don’t
Today is a day for turkey and football, not a day for politics.
Americans Astoundingly Ignorant
Americans have wildly distorted understandings of the society around them.
Crossfire Canceled Again
CNN’s effort to bring back a show that had outlived its prime years ago has, predictably, failed.
Alison Lundergan Grimes Really Doesn’t Want To Admit She Voted For Obama
Sometimes, being evasive in answering a question just makes a politician look silly. This is one of those times.
SCOTUS Gives The GOP A Way Out Of The Same-Sex Marriage Battle
The Supreme Court has given the GOP a way out of a battle that they are going to lose anyway.
Banning Air Travel Is The Wrong Response To The Ebola Outbreak
Closing down international air travel won’t stop Ebola from becoming a bigger public health threat.
The Next Attorney General And Lame Duck Sessions Of Congress
The next Attorney General will likely see their nomination taken up by Senators who will not be in office past December. That’s somewhat disturbing, but it’s become all too common in Washington.
Federal Probe Of Bridgegate Finds No Connection To Christie
A Federal investigation of lane closures on the George Washington Bridge appears to vindicate Governor Chris Christie.
What If “Justice” In The Mike Brown Case Doesn’t End In A Conviction?
There is a good possibility that Darren Wilson could be acquitted in the shooting of Michael Brown.. Are the protesters ready to accept that reality?
The Michael Brown Shooting And The Militarization Of American Police
The shooting of Michael Brown is just another example of an ongoing problem.
California Not Executing Enough People, Says Federal Judge
The most novel argument yet against capital punishment.
Paying Attention To Politics? You’re Probably Really Stressed Out
In a new survey, Americans cite politics and the news as the biggest sources of stress in their lives.
Todd Akin Has No Regrets About His Comments About ‘Legitimate Rape’
Just in time for the midterms, Todd Akin is back to remind voters of the GOP’s problems with female voters.
News Media Mostly Ignoring Iraq War Critics
When it comes to Iraq, the media only seems to be giving Americans one side of the story.
Thad Cochran Wins In Mississippi
After appearing to be at the end of his political career, Thad Cochran has pulled off a surprising victory over his Tea Party backed challenger.
Guardians Of “Traditional” Media Once Again Bar SCOTUSBlog From Getting Press Credentials
A committee of journalists who work in the “traditional” media has once again denied press credentials to SCOTUSBlog.
On Immigration, David Brat And The Tea Party Stray From Their Own Principles
There is no such thing as a consistent free market, limited government case in favor of restricting immigration, whether legal or illegal.
Maliki Responding To Iraq Crisis In Worst Possible Way
Iraq’s Prime Minister seems to be responding to the uprising in his country in a way guaranteed to make it worse.
Lois Lerner’s ‘Lost’ Emails And The IRS’s Credibility Problem
The IRS’s claim that it lost some unknown number of Lois Lerner’s emails doesn’t really add up.
Republicans Seek Way Forward By Talking To Guy Who Lost The Last Election
Some Republicans apparently think the key to their future lies in the past.
American Politics Is More Polarized Than Ever
The left-right divide is worse than it has been in decades, and we’re paying the price.
Ideological Purism Is Making American Politics Stupid
The latest chapter in an all too familiar story.
Rand Paul Warns Republicans That Voter ID Emphasis Is ‘Offending People’
Once again, Rand Paul is challenging conservative orthodoxy.
Sunday Morning Talk Shows Are The Dinosaurs Of Political Media
Who watches Sunday morning talk shows anymore?
SCOTUSBlog Losing Press Access To The Supreme Court
If a decision by the Senate Press Gallery stands, SCOTUSBlog’s ability to cover the Supreme Court will be significantly restricted.
One to watch: Alleged Voter Fraud in North Carolina
Voter ID supporters are pointing to a report from the North Carolina Board of Elections as proof of ongoing Voter Fraud. But, while long on facts, the report has yet to reach any such conclusions.
President Joe Scarborough?!
Was there ever a more tepid endorsement than “Joe Scarborough for President? Sure, Why Not?”
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The I Didn’t Say Equal Opportunity Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Ezra Klein Going Solo
Wonkblog’s founder is leaving the Washington Post to start a new media outlet of his own.
Refer Madness Among The Acela Corridor Crowd
The latest news on the marijuana legalization front has led David Brooks and others to go into a completely pathetic panic.
New York Times Benghazi Story Gets Some Political And Journalistic Push Back
The New York Times Benghazi report raises as many questions as it purports to answer.
