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.
Anthony Weiner: Yea, There Are Probably More Pictures Out There
Anthony Weiner’s campaign for Mayor Of New York isn’t exactly getting off on the right foot.
Further Thoughts On The Fifth Amendment And Lois Lerner’s Supposed Waiver Of Privilege
Darrell Issa’s Committee seems headed for a battle over the Fifth Amendment.
Scandals Having Seemingly No Impact On Public Opinion Of President Obama
So far, three weeks of bad news hasn’t really had much of an impact on the public’s view of how President Obama is handling his job.
Invoking The Fifth Amendment Is Not Evidence Of Wrongdoing
A top IRS official will reportedly invoke her 5th Amendment rights rather than testify before Congress tomorrow.
The Virginia GOP’s E.W. Jackson Problem
The Virginia GOP’s nominee for Lt. Governor could pose a problem for the party.
U.S. Murder Rate On Track To Be Lowest In More Than 100 Years
Homicide rates are on pace to be lower than they were at the start of the 20th Century.
What “Breach Of National Security?”
Just how serious was the leak that the Associated Press reported on last May?
Kevin Williamson: Hero Or Menace?
What is the appropriate response to someone who’s acting like a jerk?
The Politics Of Scandal
President Obama faces some perilous times ahead now that his Administration is under fire.