Romney And Gingrich Neck And Neck In Florida
It’s pretty much a dead heat in Florida between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney.
Haditha Massacre Sentence Outrageous But Correct
My latest for The Atlantic explains, “Why We Should Be Glad the Haditha Massacre Marine Got No Jail Time.”
The American Public Is Not SEAL Team Six
Last night’s State Of The Union Address contained another unfortunate example of the prevalence of militaristic rhetoric in domestic politics.
Mitch Daniels Gets The Worst Job In Politics
Mitch Daniels got the unenviable task of responding to the State Of The Union Address last night.
What Newt Gingrich Really Thought Of Ronald Reagan
He may be praising Ronald Reagan now, but Newt Gingrich was singing a different tune in the 1980s.
State of the Union Post Mortem
The speech did exactly what it was supposed to do: kick off Obama’s re-election campaign while disguised as a call for unity.
Newt Gingrich Apparently Can’t Debate Without His Cheering Section
Newt Gingrich was wondering where his audience was last night.
Federal Judge Orders Defendant To Reveal PGP Password To Law Enforcement
A Federal Judge deals with the clash between individual rights, law enforcement, and technology.
Correction of the Day
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated whom Newt Gingrich is said to have asked for an “open marriage.” It was an ex-wife, not his current wife.
Mitt Romney’s Misleading Claims About The United States Navy
Mitt Romney is making claims about Naval readiness that are, at best, misleading.
Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns: Much Ado About Very Little
The reaction to the release of Mitt Romney’s tax returns is about what you’d expect.
Obama’s Second Term Would Be Neither Groundbreaking Nor A Calamity
The truth about a Second Obama Term is that it likely wouldn’t be all that remarkable.
Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney Clash In Subdued Tampa Debate
Monday’s debate in Tampa was a far more subdued affair than what we saw last week.
State Of The Union Address Obsolete
In a 24/7 media climate, there is no single presidential thought that isn’t endlessly aired and debated.
A Party on the Brink
Are the Republicans the party of Rush Limbaugh, Sarah Palin, and Newt Gingrich? Or a viable contender for the White House?
Supreme Court Rules That GPS Tracking Is A Search, But That’s About All
The Supreme Court issued a somewhat muddled ruling on GPS tracking today.
Army Officer Promotion Rates Returning to Normal
The US Army is returning to a peacetime mindset, which means promotions will cease to be automatic for anyone willing to endure service.
The Myth Of Newt Gingrich The Great Debater
Conservatives seem to believe that Newt Gingrich can beat Barack Obama merely by debating him. They are delusional.
Why iPhones Aren’t Made In America
It’s not just low wages that have kept technology manufacturing jobs out of the United States.
Joe Paterno Dead At 85, Family Confirms
After a depressing and sad end to a storied career, Penn State’s legendary JoePa has passed away.
Newt Gingrich Wins South Carolina, Republican Race In (Temporary) Chaos
Last night, South Carolina was Gingrich Country.
College Football Coaches Salaries Soar As College Budgets Fall
College football coaching salaries jumped 35 percent last year and 55 percent in the last six.
Breaking and Unbreaking News in Twitter Time
Within an hour last evening, I passed along and retracted two breaking news stories on Twitter.
Did US Choices Lead Egypt to its Current Situation?
We, as a country, need to remember that do not hold levers that allow us to move events this way or that
Bad Journalism, Or A Reason Not To Have Private Conversations In Public?
Should journalists report things they happen to overhear in a public place?
Brokered Convention Fantasy
People who ought to know better are now concocting absurd scenarios to get around a really weak Republican presidential field.
Iowa GOP Declares Santorum Caucus Winner As Iowa Beclowns Itself
This year’s Iowa Caucuses stand as Exhibit A for an argument against Iowa being first in the nation.
