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.
Chris Christie’s Misguided Attack On Rand Paul And The GOP’s ‘Libertarian’ Wing
Chris Christie waded into the debate going on in the GOP over foreign policy. His comments were less than helpful to say the least.
Republican Fight Brewing Over Threatened Government Shutdown
Republicans on Capitol Hill are openly disagreeing with a proposed strategy to threaten a government shutdown if Obamacare isn’t repealed.
U.S. Aid Will Flow To Egypt Despite Coup, Because We Won’t Call It A Coup
Not surprisingly, the United States is not going to place aid to Egypt’s military in legal jeopardy by calling this month’s events a coup.
Obama’s Pivot To The Economy: More Of The Same
As expected, President Obama’s latest “pivot” to the economy is less than meets the eye.
Lindsey Graham Wants War With Iran By September
Lindsey Graham is playing cynical political games with a dangerous part of the world.
If Everybody Hates Congress, Why Do They Keep Re-Electing The Same People?
Americans tell pollsters that hate Congress, but they never seem to do anything about it.
Republicans Aren’t Happy With Their Party Leadership, But Why?
Republicans aren’t happy with their leadership. The reason why is also the reason why Republicans are in trouble politically.
Federal Judge Rules Ohio Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriage Performed In Maryland
A major ruling on recognition of same-sex marriages out of Ohio.
Obama’s Job Approval Numbers Take Another Hit
Another poll shows the President’s poll numbers dipping.
Federal Judge Not Buying Administration Arguments In Lawsuit Over Drone Killings
A Federal Judge wasn’t very pleased when Administration lawyers told her that she doesn’t have jurisdiction to hear a lawsuit over the President’s drone policy.
Big Money Republicans Not Giving To Ken Cuccinelli
Potential trouble for Virginia’s Republican nominee for Governor.
New Jersey Supreme Court: Warrant Required To Track Via Cell Phone GPS
New Jersey’s highest court gets it right.
Race In America And The Time Barack Obama Was Mistaken For A Waiter
What can an incident at an elite New York party ten years ago tell us about race in America?
Supreme Court’s Public Approval Sinking
A new poll shows public approval for the Supreme Court nearing a all-time low.
Bailing Out “Detroit” Didn’t Save Detroit, But It’s Not Clear Anything Can
Just as the auto industry has, painfully, had to learn to adapt to a new world, the city will as well even if that means becoming a shadow of its former self.
FBI To Review Faulty Forensic Testimony In Death Penalty And Other Cases
How can anyone possibly support the death penalty?
