Ben Carson Loses Top Campaign Advisers In Shakeup
Further signs that Ben Carson’s Presidential campaign, which has been in a death spiral in the polls for some time now, is in real trouble,
Bill Cosby Charged With Sexual Assault In Pennsylvania
After nearly two years of decades old stories leaking out, entertainment legend Bill Cosby has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2005.
Christie And Bush Take Aim At Marco Rubio
Jeb Bush and Chris Christie have spent the holiday week taking aim at Marco Rubio.
Tamir Rice And The Question Of How The Law Should Handle Officer-Involved Shootings
The decision by a Cleveland Grand Jury to decline to indict a police officer in the shooting of 12 year old Tamir Rice raises once again questions about how the law handles shootings involving police officers.
No, Jim Webb Probably Would Not Be A Viable Independent Candidate For President
Jim Webb’s recent criticism of Hillary Clinton is renewing speculation about an independent bid for the White House, but he hardly seems like a viable candidate for such a run.
Trump Comes In Second, Tied With Pope, In ‘Most Admired Man’ Poll
Donald Trump is in second place, and tied, with Pope Francis, in a poll asking Americans to name the person they most admired in 2015.
No, the US is not on the Verge of a Multi-Party System
We will have a two party system for the foreseeable future.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The May the Fa-La’s Be With You Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Donald Trump’s Iowa Supporters Not Sure They’ll Show Up At The Iowa Caucuses
Donald Trump is drawing large crowds in Iowa, but at least some of his supporters aren’t sure if they’ll be showing up for the caucuses.
The Quixotic Quest for the Radical Center
Americans don’t trust their government or each other. There’s no reason to hope it’ll get better.
Bill Clinton Set To Play Bigger Role In His Wife’s Campaign In The New Year
Former President Clinton is set to hit the campaign trail for his wife in the New Year, and that could make things quite entertaining.
Pastor of First Baptist Dallas’ View on Refugees and Carpet Bombings
A five minute segment on the O’Reilly Factor clearly underscores how intertwined he is in secular politics.
Nonexistent Culture Wars And The Nonexistent ‘War On Christmas’
The people who believe there is a ‘War On Christmas” tend to be the same ones who hold to the largely false idea that their religious beliefs are under assault due to a “culture war.”
Rand Paul Says He Won’t Participate In The Next Debate If He Doesn’t Make The Main Stage
Rand Paul is throwing a bit of a temper tantrum. It’s not very Presidential.
Mike Huckabee: I’ll Drop Out If I’m Not In The Top Three In Iowa
Mike Huckabee says he’ll drop out if he doesn’t finish in the top three in Iowa. He should probably start packing his bags now.
Big Trouble On Team Carson
As we head into Christmas, there doesn’t seem to be much peace on Earth or good will toward men among Ben Carson’s advisers.
After More Than Three Decades, Americans Held Hostage In Iran To Receive Compensation
After more than three decades, the men and women held hostage in Iran for 444 days will receive at least some compensation.
Federal Appeals Court Ruling Raises Doubts About Rulings Against Redskins Trademarks
A ruling in an unrelated case raises serious doubts about the law used to revoke the Washington Redskins trademarks because they are allegedly ‘disparaging.’
Republicans Say They Want A “Conservative” Presidential Nominee
In a new Gallup poll, Republicans say they want a “conservative” as their Presidential nominee, but they may regret what happens if they get the kind of hard-right conservative they seem to be thinking of.
Trump Tops Yet Another Poll
Donald Trump remains firmly at the top of of the GOP field in what is likely one of the last polls of the GOP race for 2015.
The Next Republican Debate Will Have A Lot Fewer Candidates On The Stage
Fox Business Network has announced its criteria for the next GOP Debate, and it looks like Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina, and John Kasich will be kept off the prime time stage.
Washington Post Pulls Political Cartoon Depicting Ted Cruz’s Daughters As Monkeys
A political cartoonist for The Washington Post crossed a line and, rightfully, got condemned for it.
Postal Service Bars Newspapers That Advertise Marijuana From The Mail, Even Where It’s Legal
The Post Office is saying that it will not accept for mail any publication that includes ad for marijuana, even in states where it has been legalized.
Donald Trump, Liar Of The Year
Donald Trump has won Politifact’s ‘Lie Of The Year’ because, well, he’s told so many things that are utterly and provably false.
Final Report Shows Tepid Economic Growth During Third Quarter
The final report to third quarter Gross Domestic Product shows that growth over the summer was, at best, tepid.
SpaceX Pulls Off Historic Launch And Return Of Rocket After Delivering Satellites Into Orbit
Last night, SpaceX successfully launched a rocket to the edge of space, deployed cargo, and returned to Earth. A huge and potentially revolutionary accomplishment.
