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 Race Might Not Be Over On November 6th
There are several circumstances under which we may not know who won the 2012 election for some time after November 6th
How Much Should Doctors Tell You About Your Medical Future?
The case of an infant with a rare genetic condition raises an interesting ethical dilemma.
Third Quarter GDP Growth Clocks In At 2.0%
Another mostly disappointing report on the state of the economy.
Rasmussen’s 2012 Polling Has Had A Republican Bias All Year
As in 2010, Scott Rasmussen’s polling in 2012 has shown a distinct bias in favor of Republicans.
There’s No Good Reason To Get Rid Of The Electoral College
The arguments in favor of major changes in the way we elect our President are unpersuasive.
Obama Claims Sequestration Cuts “Won’t Happen”
President Obama seems to have given away the store when it comes to the defense sequestration cuts.
The Cult Of Barack Obama’s Presidency
Like the men who came before him, Barack Obama has vastly increased the powers of his office. Someone should have asked him about that last night.
Do We Really Need A “Foreign Policy” Debate?
Does it make sense to divide the Presidential debates between “domestic policy” and “foreign policy?” Yes, and no.
Previewing Tonight’s Foreign Policy Debate
The candidate’s meet for one last time tonight to talk about some of the most important issues in the world.
Young Voters Far Less Enthusiastic For Obama This Time Around
Younger voters are starting to become as cynical as the rest of us.
Presidential Race As Tight As It’s Ever Been
With sixteen days to go, the race for President is tied.
Does Anyone Really Care About Newspaper Endorsements?
Newspaper endorsements are getting a lot of attention in the closing days of the campaign, but do they really matter?