It’s a Mystery Why Republicans Have Trouble Attracting Black Votes

Newt Gingrich provides another example.

Good News For The New Year? December Jobs Report Offers (Some) Hope

Some good news in the December jobs report.

Changing Electoral Maps

Looking back at the Electoral College results of the modern era–and ahead to November.

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Why The GOP Is Likely To Lose The Political Fight Over The Cordray Appointment

The GOP is at a distinct disadvantage in the political fight over President Obama’s Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to head the CFPB.

UK Defense Secretary Tough on Iran, Tougher on Europe

Philip Hammond addressed the Atlantic Council this morning in advance of a meeting with Leon Panetta.

The Fifth Amendment, Privacy, And Computer Passwords

Can the government force a criminal defendant to reveal a computer password? A Federal case in Denver is dealing with that question right now.

Good News On The Jobs Front?

Some initial data released today points to the possibility of a very position jobs report tomorrow, but don’t hold your breath.

Obama’s Defense Cuts: 1992 All Over Again

President Obama’s Pentagon is planning for an unlikely war with China rather than the small wars America will inevitably fight.

George Will’s Weird and Lazy Column

Wherein we find that Santorum is the “fun” choice and a few election cliches pay a visit.

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Are Obama’s Recess Appointments Unconstitutional? Probably Not

While the President’s recess appointments are bound to set off a political dispute with the Republicans, there does not appear to be a Constitution ban against them.

Rick Santorum the Irrelevant Candidate

Rick Santorum’s good day in Iowa doesn’t change the truth about his campaign.

Rick Santorum’s Disturbing Foreign Policy Vision

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

Rick Santorum: There Are No Palestinians, Everyone In The West Bank Is Israeli

Rick Santorum has some bizarre views when it comes to the dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

National Guard Gets Joint Chiefs of Staff Slot For No Apparent Reason

Despite the opposition of the SECDEF and Joint Chiefs, the latter expanded yesterday.

Rick Santorum? Really?

Rick Santorum now appears to be THE social conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.

The End Of The Ames Straw Poll? Don’t Count On It

The Ames Straw Poll isn’t going away any time soon.

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Mitt Romney “Wins” Iowa By Eight Votes, Santorum A Very Close Second

It was a photo finish in the Hawkeye State.

Obama Iowa Caucus Ad Buy

Obama 2012 online ad buy on the Des Moines Register’s homepage today

The GOP’s Ridiculous Appeasement Argument

To Republicans, even thinking about engaging in diplomacy is enough to accuse the President of appeasement.

Winning the Iran Debate

Bernard Finel argues that those of us arguing against war in Iran are doing it wrong. He’s right.

The Presidency That Republicans Would Rather Forget

The Republican candidates for President have apparently forgotten that this guy was their party’s nominee twice.