Secret McConnell Tape Records Politicians Being Politicial
Mother Jones’s recording of a secret McConnell campaign strategy meeting is much less than meets the eye.
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.
The Odd Politics Of The GOP’s Gun Control Filibuster
The GOP’s decision to filibuster the Senate Gun Control Bill doesn’t make a lot of political sense.
Odds Of A Democratic House Takeover Low
The odds for a party switch in the House of Representatives remain quite low.
Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, And The Limits Of Propriety
The reaction to President Obama’s comments about Kamala Harris raise interesting questions about propriety in the modern world.
Fox News Reporter Faces Potential Jail Time For Refusing To Disclose Source
A Fox News reporter may go to jail for refusing to reveal a source. Should journalists have an absolute testimonial privilege?
Federal Judge Voids FDA Rule Barring Minors From “Morning After” Pill
A Federal Judge has stepped into a Culture War minefield, but that doesn’t mean he’s wrong.
One Congressman’s Fate Demonstrates What’s Wrong With The GOP
One Virginia Republican Member of Congress recently got a lesson in what going against the GOP’s hyperpartisan atmosphere feels like.
Fewer Primary Debates Is A Good Idea, But Probably Not Achievable
Republicans seem to think they need fewer Presidential debates in the 2016 cycle, but it’s unclear how they can make that happen.
Divorce And Politics
The American people no longer seem to care if their political leaders are divorced.
2016 Republican Field Is Wide Open
The Republican field for 2016 is more wide open than any we’ve seen in a long time.
The 2016 Democratic Nomination Is Hillary’s If She Wants It
For the moment, Hillary Clinton looks unbeatable if she chooses to run in 2016
