Ted Cruz For President?
Is someone who’s only be a Senator for just over 100 days a serious contender for the Republican nomination in 2016?
Just This Once, John McCain Is (Partly) Right
John McCain is right that we shouldn’t send ground troops to Syria, but his idea for increased U.S. intervention in the country’s civil war is still too risky.
Tom Brokaw Disses Nerdprom
Tom Brokaw has some good criticisms of what the White House Correspondent’s Association Dinner has turned into.
A Word About Jumping To Conclusions, Boston Edition
There’s a lot we still don’t know about what happened in Boston, so maybe it’s time to stop speculating.
Social Conservatives Make An Empty Threat
Social conservatives are seeing their clout slip away, but there’s not much they can do about it.
AP Bans ‘Illegal Alien’ for Aliens Here Illegally
Illegal aliens will henceforth be be called, well, something.
Republican Brand Still Damaged, Little Hope Of Repair Coming Soon
The GOP’s public image continues to be bad and there seems to be little sign that they’re doing anything to change that.
President Obama’s Troubling Justification For Targeted Killings
The Obama Administration has given us a peek at its legal arguments for targeted killings and they are troubling to say the least.
40 Years Later, Roe v. Wade Enjoys Majority Support
40 years after Roe v. Wade, support for the decision is still strong, but the effort to restrict it continues apace.
NRA Calls Obama ‘Elitist Hypocrite’ in New Ad
The NRA is calling President Obama an “elitist hypocrite” for opposing armed guards in schools while sending his own girls to school with armed guards.
David Gregory Won’t Be Prosecuted for Technical Violation of DC Gun Law
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 Hit For Lack Of Diversity In Reshuffled Cabinet
President Obama is taking some heat over the fact that his Second Term cabinet selections have been very white and very male.
Cory Booker Rocking Political Boats In New Jersey
Cory Booker’s decision to explore a run for the U.S. Senate has upset the powers-that-be in New Jersey Democratic politics.
Norman Schwarzkopf Dead at 78
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander during Operation Desert Storm, has died at the age of 78.
D.C. Police Investigating NBC’s David Gregory On Violation Of Gun Laws
Did NBC’s David Gregory violate D.C. law on Sunday?
Does Making Killers Famous Make More Killers?
Almost a decade ago, Roger Ebert wondered if making mass murderers famous doesn’t provide a perverse incentive.
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.
George Zimmerman Files Defamation Suit Against NBC
George Zimmerman’s attorneys have filed a defamation lawsuit against NBC News.
