The 2000 Election All Over Again?
We could be headed for another extremely close election where the Electoral Vote and the Popular Vote disagree with each other.
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.
No Whining On Team Hillary
Hillary Clinton doesn’t have much sympathy for her former aide’s inability to “have it all.”
Another Federal Court Of Appeals Strikes Down DOMA’s Section Three
Another loss in the Federal Courts for the Defense Of Marriage Act.
FBI Sting Operation Nabs Another Supposed Terrorist
A Bangladeshi man was arrested yesterday in New York for an apparent plot to bomb Federal Buildings. The entire plot was an FBI sting operation.
China Is Every American Politician’s Favorite Scapegoat
American politicians are using China as a scapegoat for America’s problems.
Freedom Of Speech Under Attack
Increasingly, the right of people to speak is being sacrificed in the name of “tolerance” and “security.”
Intervening In Syria Would Be Suicidal
President Obama is keeping the conflict in Syria at arms length. That’s a good idea.
About That Libya Question In Last Night’s Debate
What’s the truth about last night’s debate exchange about Libya?
Obama Comes Back Strong But Debate’s Impact On Race Is Unclear
Last night’s debate was rough and tumble, but it’s unlikely to change the state of the race.
What Exactly Would Obama Do With A Second Term?
The President has yet to tell us what he would do with a Second Term.
Tonight’s “Town Hall” Debate Unlikely To Be A Game Changer
For all the hype, it’s unlikely that tonight’s debate will have the same impact as the October 3rd Debate.
What You Think You Know About The Polls Isn’t Necessarily True
Once again, it seems necessary to debunk some commonly believed myths about polling.
Florida To Set Race-Based Academic Goals
Florida’s new education policy essentially assumes that minority students cannot do as well as their peers. That’s a mistake.
Jihadists Getting Most Of The Weapons Going To Syrian Rebels
The worst elements among the Syrian rebels seem to be the ones getting the arms.
Obama’s Early Voting Advantage
Once again, the Obama campaign appears to have an advantage among people who have voted already or will be voting before Election Day.
Romney’s Post-Debate Surge Continuing, But Will It Last Past Tuesday?
Mitt Romney continues to benefit from the first Presidential Debate, but will that last past the second debate?