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.
Apparently, Citizens United Didn’t Ruin The Election After All
The impact of outside spending on the election turned out to be far less consequential than many had feared.
In 2012, Democrats Had The Advantage On Foreign Policy
Without question, Barack Obama won the foreign policy debate in the 2012 campaign.
Conservatives Blaming Chris Christie For Romney’s Loss
The ink is barely dry on Barack Obama’s victory and some conservatives are already focusing blame on the Governor of New Jersey.
Immigration, The 2012 Elections, And The Future Of The GOP
The 2012 Election should be a warning to the GOP that it needs to open itself up to minority groups, especially Latinos.
Marijuana Legalization Passes In Colorado And Washington
Two states have legalized marijuana, but before you light up you should know that there are some complications.
Same-Sex Marriage Wins At The Ballot Box
Voters in four states endorsed marriage equality yesterday.
Barack Obama Re-Elected President Of The United States
There are still votes to be counted, and the Romney campaign has yet to concede, but the race is over and Barack Obama has been re-elected.
“New Black Panther Party” Panic Returns
It’s time to panic over anonymous guys in Philadelphia again, at least if you work at Fox News Channel.
GOP Unlikely To Grab Senate This Year, But They’ll Have Another Shot In Two Years
The GOP’s hopes of taking over the Senate in 2012 have all but slipped away, but there is another option.
Ohio Provisional Ballots Could Leave Presidency In Doubt For Weeks
Will Ohio’s Provisional Ballot’s be 2012’s version of the Hanging Chad?
On Election Eve, The Race Is Close But Obama Has The Advantage
The 2012 Election promises to be close in the Popular Voter, but President Obama still retains an Electoral College advantage.
Romney In OH And PA On Election Day: Sign Of Confidence, Or Desperation?
The Romney campaign doesn’t seem too confident of its path to victory.
Did Hurricane Sandy Blunt Romney’s Momentum?
Republicans already seem to be blaming Hurricane Sandy in the event Mitt Romney loses.
Republicans, The Latino Vote, And Immigration
Republicans are going to get trounced among Latino voters tomorrow, and they only have themselves to blame.
