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.
Yep, Time To Prepare For The Shutdown
It’s now clear that, absent an unlikely miracle, there will be a government shutdown.
House To Insist On One Year Delay Of Obamacare, Making Shutdown All But Inevitable
The House will reportedly vote on a new Continuing Resolution with conditions that would seem to make a shutdown inevitable.
New Jersey Trial Judge Rules State Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
An historic same-sex marriage ruling out of New Jersey.
Ted Cruz Working To Undermine Boehner’s Plan On Budget, Debt Ceiling
Ted Cruz is going after the Speaker of the House.
U.S. President, Iranian President Speak For First Time Since 1979
President Obama spoke with Iranian President Rouhani today, the first such contact between the nations in 34 years.
Ted Cruz Tops Poll Of 2016 GOP Contenders
If nothing else, Ted Cruz’s quixotic mission has succeeded in cementing him in the minds of Republican voters.
Media Coverage Of Ted Cruz v. Media Coverage Of Wendy Davis
Can differences in media coverage of two unrelated filibusters be explained solely by media bias?
Ted Cruz Begins Filibuster That Isn’t Really A Filibuster
Ted Cruz is holding the Senate floor “until I can no longer speak,” but he still won’t be able to stop the Senate from going forward.
Virginia: McAuliffe Leads Cuccinelli By 8 Points In New Washington Post Poll
McAuliffe pulling away?
There (Probably) Won’t Be A Government Shutdown
If recent history is any guide, there won’t really be a government shutdown next week. But, the zealotry of the “defund Obamacare” caucus could change everything.
Republican Plan B: Hold The Debt Ceiling Hostage?
Republicans reportedly have another plan to get what they want on Obamacare and other issues.
Virginia Governor’s Race Tightens, Libertarian Robert Sarvis A Factor
The race for Governor in Virginia is tightening, and Libertarian Party nominee Robert Sarvis is one of the reasons why.
Blackberry One Step Closer To Death
Once dominant atop the smartphone market, Blackberry seems to be counting out the days until its demise.
It Appears That Senate Republicans Have Already Lost The Obamacare Chess Match
Nobody has moved a piece yet, but the outcome of the Obamacare battle in the Senate seems foreordained.
Christie Leads All Other Potential GOP Candidates In Match-Up Against Hillary Clinton
The one Republican currently polling anywhere close to Hillary Clinton is, unfortunately for the GOP base, Chris Christie.
