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.
40 Years Later, Roe v. Wade Enjoys Majority Support
40 years after Roe v. Wade, support for the decision is still strong, but the effort to restrict it continues apace.
No “Nuclear Option” On Filibuster Reform
Once again, Harry Reid is pursuing a far less ambitious filibuster reform package than originally threatened.
Time To Scale Back The Inaugural Pomp And Circumstance?
We really don’t need to be treating Inauguration Day like it’s the coronation of a new King.
The Disappearing Presidential Honeymoon
Presidential honeymoons aren’t what they used to be, and President Obama’s second term honeymoon isn’t likely to last very long.
Bill Clinton Warns Democrats Against Overreaching On Gun Debate
Bill Clinton has a warning for his fellow Democrats.
“Universal Background Checks” Likely Unenforceable
President Obama’s idea of “universal background checks” isn’t nearly as simple as it sounds.
40 Years Later, Majority Opposes Overturning Roe v. Wade
40 years later, the public continues to support the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade.
Did Obama Use Kids As Political Props?
Some have criticized the President for delivering his gun control speech before a group of children.
Obama’s Gun Control Plan DOA In Congress?
Despite the push it’s likely to receive, most of President Obama’s gun control proposals will barely even see the light of day in Congress.
The Politics Of Gun Control
Based on the polls, the odds of some changes to America’s gun control laws will become law. It’s unlikely they’ll accomplish anything, though.
Lance Armstrong: Cheater, Liar
Lance Armstrong finally confessed something pretty much everyone assumed was true.
A Credit Downgrade Warning Both Sides Should Listen To
Fitch is out this morning with a warning on the nation’s credit rating that both Republicans and Democrats need to listen to.
Republican Debt Ceiling Strategy Doomed To Fail
The GOP is following a strategy on the debt ceiling that cannot possibly succeed.
Marco Rubio’s Common Sense Immigration Reform Ideas
Marco Rubio has some good immigration reform ideas. Will his fellow Republicans listen to him?
Republicans Foolishly Risking Default To Prove A Political Point
Once again, the House GOP is risking sending the economy into the tank to prove a political point.
The Platinum Coin Idea Is Officially Dead
The White House has shot down an idea that never deserved to be taken seriously.
Gun Control Proponents Are About To Face Political Reality
The ultimate impact of the Newtown tragedy on the nation’s gun laws is likely to be very limited.