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 Latest Crazy Solution To the Debt Ceiling: IOU’s
Welcome to the latest crazy scheme to avoid reality.
Obama Hit For Lack Of Diversity In Reshuffled Cabinet
President Obama is taking some heat over the fact that his Second Term cabinet selections have been very white and very male.
Zero U.S. Troops In Afghanistan After 2014 A Possibility
The idea of completely pulling out of Afghanistan after 2014 is very compelling.
Cory Booker Rocking Political Boats In New Jersey
Cory Booker’s decision to explore a run for the U.S. Senate has upset the powers-that-be in New Jersey Democratic politics.
Inside The Ridiculous Attempted Coup Against John Boehner
The attempted coup against John Boehner resembled something you’d see in a banana republic.
Get Ready For Another Debt Ceiling Fight
The next six weeks or so will see Congress once again fighting over a self-created crisis.
A Different Way Of Handling Disaster Relief
It’s time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to disaster relief.
Pennsylvania Sues NCAA Over Penn State Sanctions
For some reason, Pennsylvania’s Governor has chosen to reopen the wounds from the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
Chris Christie Slams House Republicans Over Sandy Relief Failure
Hell hath no fury like a Christie scorned.
