CNN Taking Fire For Using Slain Ambassador’s Journal As News Source
Good journalism? Or, bad ethics?
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.
Obama’s Timidity In The Face Of Extremism
The Obama Administration’s response to the protests in the Muslim world has been entirely wrongheaded.
Will Republicans Cave On Taxes If Obama Wins?
Republicans will have some choices to make if President Obama is re-elected.
Ann Romney Wants Her Husband’s Republican Critics To Shut Up
The Romney campaign seems to be responding to criticism by pretending it hears no evil.
Americans’ Distrust In Media Hits New High
Public distrust of the media is at an all-time high. It’s easy to see why.
The White House’s Libya Narrative Has Collapsed
The Administration’s narrative regarding the attack that resulted in the death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens no longer holds water.
What Happens To The GOP If Romney Loses?
Some Republicans are beginning to ponder what might happen to their party if Mitt Romney loses in 2012.
Prospects For GOP Senate Takeover Appear To Be Slipping Away
It’s looking less likely that the GOP will be able to gain control of the Senate.
Shocking Audio From 1998 Reveals Barack Obama Is A Democrat
Republicans think they found the smoking gun of the 2012 election. They’re kidding themselves.
Republicans Getting Nervous About The State Of Romney’s Campaign
Understandably, Republicans are becoming nervous about the way things are going for Team Romney.
Why Is Mitt Romney Campaigning So Little?
Mitt Romney’s campaign schedule has been oddly light recently.
Romney Needs The “47 Percent” To Win
In order to win, Mitt Romney needs the support of a large segment of the 47% of the populace he wrote off back in May.
The Convention Bounce Is Apparently Over, But Obama Still Leads
The President’s poll lead has shrunk, but there are still signs of trouble for Mitt Romney.
A Foreign Policy Of Self-Interested Non-Interventionism
With Mitt Romney and Barack Obama basically saying the same things about foreign policy, it’s time to take a look at an alternative.
Can Mitt Romney Turn This Election Around?
It’s still possible for Mitt Romney to win this election, but is it probable?
Why Romney’s “47 Percent” Comments Matter
It may not be the one thing that costs him election, but Mitt Romney’s remarks about the “47 percent” are still a problem for his campaign.
Mitt Romney: Half Of Americans Are Hopeless Losers That I Don’t Need To Worry About
So, Mitt Romney opened his mouth again.
150 Years Ago Today, The Bloodiest Day In American History
Today is the anniversary of a significant turning point in the Civil War.
Reports On The Ground Contradict White House Narrative On Benghazi Attack
Contrary to what was believed, it does not appear that there was any protest taking place when the Benghazi Consulate was attacked.
Romney Campaign Refocusing By Focusing On, Well, Everything Apparently
The reported Romney “reboot” doesn’t look very impressive.
One Year Later, The Failure Of Occupy Wall Street Is Apparent
The Occupy movement began one year ago today. It’s no surprise that it ended up being a failure.
