Chris Christie Makes It Official, Again: He Isn’t Running
After three weeks of speculation, we’re back where we started.
Obama Answers Reagan’s Question
In an interview, President Obama says that Americans are worse off than they were four years ago.
Are our Problems Based in Leadership or Institutions?
Where should we look to understand the failings of the government?
Koch Brothers Under the Microscope
A major backer of Republican and Libertarian causes is under fire.
The Rick Perry Hunting Lodge Story: A Trivial Distraction?
What was written on a rock outside of a hunting lodge in Texas 30 years ago doesn’t really matter all that much.
More on the Former Name of Perry’s Hunting Lodge
The story of Perry’s hunting lodge probably doesn’t tell us that much about Perry, but it is still telling.
Andy Rooney: Writers Don’t Retire
Andy Rooney made his last appearance as a regular commenter on “60 Minutes” last night but says he’s not retiring because “writers don’t retire.”
Hank Williams Jr: Obama and Biden ‘The Enemy’
Country music legend Hank Williams, Jr. is not a fan of the current administration.
Rick Perry’s Bad Rollout
The first two months of Rick Perry’s campaign are a good example of why it helps to start a Presidential campaign early.
American Government for Sale?
Is money the only thing that matters in post-Citizens United American politics?
More Effects of Alabama’s Immigration Law
Alabama immigration law causing parents to withdraw children from schools.
The Incoherent Agenda Of Occupy Wall Street
Judging them by their own manifesto, the Occupy Wall Street protesters are pretty silly people.
Rick Perry Faces Criticism Over Hunting Lodge With Racially Tinged Name
Why does what was painted on a rock 30-odd years ago matter today?
Occupy Wall Street Not Our Arab Awakening
A meme is emerging that the Occupy Wall Street protests are America’s version of the Arab Awakening. That meme must die.
Stealing a Good Education?
Parents are being arrested for sending their children to public schools outside their district.
Wall Street Protesters Close Brooklyn Bridge
Some 700 protesters were arrested yesterday afternoon after they shut down the Brooklyn Bridge for 2-1/2 hours, apparently mistaking it for Wall Street.
Peter Gent, ‘North Dallas Forty’ Author, Dead at 69
Pete Gent, the former Dallas Cowboy and Michigan State player best known as the author of “North Dallas Forty,” has died at 69 from pulmonary illness.
Rick Perry’s Worst Idea Yet
He suggested the possibility of sending troops to Mexico to fight drug cartels.
The Death Of Anwar Al-Awlaki And The Imperial Presidency
Giving the President the unchecked power to kill American citizens raises some serious red flags.
Some Political Science on Obese Candidates
Some actual political science suggests that being an overweight male candidate may not be a negative for voters.
New Candidate Window Closing Fast
Pundits love to speculate about new candidates entering the race and spicing things up. This will all be academic quite soon because filing dates in key states are fast approaching.
Marcia Anderson Army’s First Black Female 2-Star General
Marcia Anderson has become the first African American woman to be promoted to a two star general in the US Army.
