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.
30 Second Super Bowl Commercial Costs $3.8 Million
At nearly $4 million for a 30 second spot, advertising on the Super Bowl is a bargain.
Law School Applications Nearing 30 Year Low
Applications to America’s Law Schools are down, because the nature of the legal profession is changing.
Initial GDP Report Shows Economy Contracting In Final Quarter Of 2012
Some surprisingly bad economic news
Bipartisan Senate Group Reaches Immigration Deal
A good start toward solving a long standing problem.
Republicans Still Sticking Their Heads In The Sand
The GOP seems to be drawing all the wrong lessons from the 2012 elections.
Appeals Court Declares Obama Recess Appointments Unconstitutional
A potentially significant ruling on Separation Of Powers.
Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss To Retire
Two-term Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss will not seek re-election in 2014.
Allocating Electoral Votes By Congressional District Is A Bad Idea
Some proposed reforms just need to be ignored.
McConnell And Reid Reach Filibuster Deal
Once again, the filibuster survives. Nobody should be surprised.
GOP Swings And Misses At Clinton Benghazi Hearings
Despite some tough questions, Congressional Republicans didn’t land a glove on Secretary of State Clinton.
