What You Think You Know About The Polls Isn’t Necessarily True
Once again, it seems necessary to debunk some commonly believed myths about polling.
Florida To Set Race-Based Academic Goals
Florida’s new education policy essentially assumes that minority students cannot do as well as their peers. That’s a mistake.
Exposed Reddit Troll Fired
As he himself predicted, Michael Brutsch, the 49-year-old financial services professional who spent hours each day posting vile content to Reddit, was fired mere hours after being exposed on Reddit.
Jihadists Getting Most Of The Weapons Going To Syrian Rebels
The worst elements among the Syrian rebels seem to be the ones getting the arms.
NATO Deserved Nobel More Than EU
My latest for The National Interest, “Why NATO Should Have Won the Nobel,” is out.
‘Military’ Doesn’t Mistreat Same-Sex Spouses; US Law Does
Don’t blame the Defense Department for following a bad law.
Obama’s Early Voting Advantage
Once again, the Obama campaign appears to have an advantage among people who have voted already or will be voting before Election Day.
Internet Privacy Does Not Exist
Sometimes, real life catches up with those who think their online life is secret.
Romney’s Post-Debate Surge Continuing, But Will It Last Past Tuesday?
Mitt Romney continues to benefit from the first Presidential Debate, but will that last past the second debate?
No, We Should Not Arm The Syrian Rebels
The argument that the United States should start assisting the rebellion in Syria has many flaws.
‘Friday Night Lights’ Split on Romney
Days after “Friday Night Lights” author Buzz Bissinger endorsed Mitt Romney, the writer and producer of the acclaimed television spin-off is accusing the campaign of plagiarizing the show’s catchphrase.
White House Throwing State Department Under The Bus?
A round of finger pointing in the aftermath of the Benghazi attack.
Biden-Ryan Debate Mostly A Draw
Last night’s Vice-Presidential debate was combative, but is unlikely to have a major impact on the race for President.
VP Debate Poll: Ryan 48, Biden 44
Viewers thought Paul Ryan was more likable and articulate than Joe Biden.
Biden-Ryan Debate First Impressions
Did Biden come across as intense? Or just a jerk? Did Ryan come off as inexperienced by comparison to the much more seasoned Biden? Or as a decent, earnest guy ready to step onto the stage?
Still A Steady State Election?
The Presidential race seems to be returning to the state it was in before the political conventions.
Affirmative Action On The Ropes At The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court seems likely to severely limit the use of race-based preferences at public universities
Will Tonight’s Vice-Presidential Debate Matter?
Sizing up the stakes for tonight’s one and only meeting between the two Vice-Presidential candidates.
Rand Paul Criticizes Romney’s Foreign Policy Speech
One of Mitt Romney’s own supporters didn’t like his foreign policy speech very much.
Big Gains for Romney in CA
Of course, these voters are walled off from the process, so they don’t matter.
New Battleground Polls Show Slight Romney Surge
Romney’s post-debate surge is being picked up in swing state polls, but will it be enough?
