Immigration Reform Returning From The Dead?
Could Congress actually pass some form of immigration reform before the midterms? Don’t bet on it just yet.
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.
Four New Polls Show Some Tightening In Virginia, But McAuliffe Still Leads
Some interesting polls out of Virginia today, but McAuliffe is still the clear leader in this race.
The Political Center Is Dead, At Least On Capitol Hill
It’s no wonder there’s no compromise in Congress.
NSA Chief Apparently Finds Free Press To Be Very Inconvenient
NSA Director General Keith Alexander really doesn’t like the idea of a free press.
Obama Administration Knew Millions Would Lose Coverage Due To PPACA
“If you like your healthcare plan, you can keep it.” Well, not really.
Put A Fork In Ken Cuccinelli, He’s Done
There’s still a week to go in Virginia’s Governor’s race, but it’s clear that this race is effectively over.
Federal Judge Declares Some Texas Abortion Restrictions Unconstitutional
A partial setback for the pro-life crowd out of Texas.
Obama Didn’t Know About NSA Spying On Foreign Leaders?
According to reports, the President had no idea that the NSA was listening to the phone calls of foreign leaders until this summer.
Roger Goodell Wants NFL Expansion To Los Angeles And London
Roger Goodell wants to see the NFL expand to Los Angeles and London. One city seems like an obvious choice, the other not so much.
Revelations About NSA Surveillance Souring U.S. Relationships With Other Nations
The latest revelations about National Security Agency surveillance outside the United States have caused quite an uproar overseas.
November 5th Not Looking Good For Virginia Republicans
With debate season over, it’s looking less and less likely that Virginia Republicans will be able to hold back the Democrats on November 5th.
Yes, Immigration Reform Is Dead, Probably Until 2015 At The Earliest
The prospect of Congressional action on immigration before the midterms just got a whole lot less likely.
Healthcare.gov Security Flaws Could Make Social Security Numbers Publicly Available
Even if it were functioning properly the Federal Health Care Exchange website would still have problems.
A U.S.-Saudi Rift, Or Just A Saudi Temper Tantrum?
Relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia seem to have soured in recent years.
Senator Joe Manchin Working On Bill To Delay Obamacare Mandate Due To Website Woes
The bad roll out of the Affordable Care Act is starting to lead to calls for delays in enforcement of the law.
Tea Party Senate Candidate In Mississippi Has Ties To Neo-Confederate/Secessionist Group
Several conservative groups have jumped on the bandwagon of what appears to be a controversial Mississippi politician.
Chris Christie’s Gay Marriage Decision And The Politics Of 2016
Chris Christie’s decision to take a tactical retreat on the issue of same-sex marriage raises some interesting questions for 2016.
Mario Cuomo Finally Watches The Godfather
Until this weekend, Mario Cuomo had refused to watch The Godfather. He still isn’t being very fair to it.
Congressional Republicans Wake Up To Post-Shutdown Poll Headaches, Will It Matter In 2014?
Polling looks bleak for the GOP right now, but it’s unclear what that will mean a year from now.
What Lessons Will The GOP Learn From The Shutdown?
Will the GOP learn the right lessons from the just-concluded showdown? That remains to be seen.
Maine (Or At Least One City) Next To Decriminalize Marijuana?
Portland, Maine seems to about to make some progress in the fight against dumb laws.