Judging The 2012 Preditions
Last January 1, some of us made a series of predictions. Here’s how we did.
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.
A 2013 Reading Guide: Challenge Yourself
For the New Year, how about challenging your ideas just a little bit?
Congressional Gridlock And The Disappearing Swing District
There are very rational reasons behind the current gridlock on Capitol Hill.
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Filibuster
An attempt to declare the filibuster unconstitutional has ended in failure.
With Five Days Left, No Fiscal Cliff Deal In Sight
With less than a week left, the odds of a deal to avert the “Fiscal Cliff” seem longer than ever.
Has Social Media Taken The Sting Out Of Political Scandal?
Does the public still care about the personal transgressions of politicians? The evidence seems to suggest they don’t.
D.C. Police Investigating NBC’s David Gregory On Violation Of Gun Laws
Did NBC’s David Gregory violate D.C. law on Sunday?
The N.R.A.’s Bizarre Response To The Sandy Hook Shootings
The NRA’s response to the Sandy Hook shootings was bizarre to say the least.
Is Boehner’s Position As Speaker In Danger?
Last night’s defeat of “Plan B” demonstrated yet again that John Boehner does not really control his caucus.
House GOP Fails To Find Enough Votes To Pass “Plan B”
The Republican leadership in the House suffered a big loss tonight:.
Is Russia Preparing To Cut Its Losses In Syria?
Recent comments from Russian officials suggest that the nation may be preparing to cut its longtime ally loose.
Grover Norquist Gives The GOP A Pass On Raising Taxes
Grover Norquist has seriously undercut the credibility of the ATR anti-tax pledge.