Posts by Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
Virginia County Considers Banning People From Meeting In Their Own Homes
One Virginia county wants to regulate how many people you can have in your home for a visit.
Once Again, The Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Prayer
The Supreme Court has again ruled that prayers that open legislative sessions are not unconstitutional.
George H.W. Bush Receives ‘Profile In Courage’ Award For Breaking ‘Read My Lips’ Pledge
An award for breaking a campaign promise.
House Benghazi Committee: Fact-Finding Mission Or Partisan Witch Hunt?
Could the upcoming House Select Committee on Benghazi actually accomplish something useful?
Rick Perry Talks Second Chances, Hinting At 2016
Rick Perry continues to hint at another Presidential run.
Lindsey Graham’s Tea Party Challenge Fades Away
The GOP “establishment” keeps beating back challenges.
Faced With Lawsuits, General Motors Is Headed Back To Bankruptcy Court
General Motors is headed back to court.
Condoleeza Rice Backs Out As Rutgers Commencement Speaker After Protests
The right decision, or the triumph of mob rule?
The Death Penalty Has Resulted In The Death Of Innocent People
Innocent men have been put to death on the orders of the state.
The Tea Party’s Candidate Selection Problem
From the beginning, the Tea Party has shown itself to be just plain bad at picking candidates. This year, they finally seem to be on the verge of paying for it in the GOP primaries
Unfortunately For Hillary Clinton, Benghazi Is Not Going Away
If Hillary Clinton runs for President, questions surrounding the Benghazi attack will continue to dog her.
Mitch McConnell On Track To Beat Back Tea Party Challenge
The Tea Party challenge to Mitch McConnell has not exactly gone as planned.
Americans To Their Leaders: Stop Intervening Overseas
A new poll indicates that most Americans don’t want to see the United States intervening overseas.
Where Is The South?
The Mason-Dixon Line says it starts in Maryland, but that no longer seems to be the case.
Virginia Attorney General Unilaterally Rules That Illegal Immigrants Qualify For In-State Tuition
A good idea, but do the ends justify the means?
New Emails Revive Old Benghazi Arguments
A new set of emails is reviving the old partisan arguments about the attack in Benghazi.
U.S. Economy Sputters In First Quarter
Economic growth in the first quarter was so weak, we nearly fell into a recession.
Two Weeks Later, 234 Nigerian Schoolgirls Are Still Missing. Where Is The American Media?
A prime example of the failure of the “infotainment” industry that American news media has turned into.