About Those 4.5 Million New Jobs, Mr. President
The Obama campaign’s 4.5 new private sector jobs claim is true, but only if you forget the first year of the Obama Administration.
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.
Americans Do Not Believe They Are Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago
Some unpleasant news for the Democrats in a new poll.
Is The GOP Suckering Fiscal Conservatives All Over Again?
Do fiscal conservatives realize they’re being sold a bill of goods?
Most American College Students Don’t Borrow To Pay Tuition
Some surprising findings about how America’s undergraduates are paying for their education.
Who Owns Your iTunes Library When You Die?
Technically, you don’t own your digital music files. That means you can’t transfer them to your heirs after you die.
Ahead Of Convention, Plenty Of Pitfalls For Democrats
Obama heads into his convention in a good position, but with several potential pitfalls in his path.
Harvard Students Accused Of Cheating Respond To Allegations
Some of the Harvard students accused of cheating are speaking out, and making allegations of their own.
Joint Chiefs Chairman: An Israeli Attack On Iran Would Be Unsuccessful And Counterproductive
General Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sent a message to Israel last week.
Obama Campaign Dodges Reagan’s Question
The Obama campaign clearly does not want Americans to consider whether they are better off now than they were four years ago.
Very Little Convention Bounce For Romney In Early Polls
So far, there’s very little movement in the polls for Governor Romney.
Texas High School Builds $60 Million Football Stadium
A rather egregious case of misplaced priorities in Texas.
Wars, And Rumors Of Wars: Is An Israeli Strike On Iran More Likely Than Ever?
A new IAEA report may make an Israeli strike on Iran in the near future more likely than it has ever been.
The Question Mitt Romney Didn’t Answer Last Night
Mitt Romney left one crucial piece out of his speech last night.
Nobody On Team Romney Taking Credit, or Blame, For The Eastwood Fiasco
Not surprisingly, Romney campaigns staffers don’t seem to want to take responsibility for Clint Eastwood’s performance last night.
Obama Campaign Wins Lawsuit To Restore Early Voting For All Ohio Voters
A clear victory for the Obama campaign in an Ohio Court, but will it stand on appeal?
Harvard Says 125 Students May Have Cheated In ‘Introduction To Congress’ Class
Harvard has announced the discovery of what one official calls an “unprecedented” cheating scandal.
Romney’s Closing Speech Was Good, But Was It Good Enough?
Mitt Romney’s speech last night was the best he’s ever given, but it’s impact may have been undercut but several odd production decisions that preceded it.
GOP Foreign Policy Positions Expose Their Claim To Be A Party Of Limited Government As A Lie
The GOP claims to be a party that favors limited government, but its foreign policy positions reveal this to be little more than a lie.
Two Words Missing From The Republican Convention: Tea Party
Over two days of speakers, not a single Republican has mentioned the Tea Party.
Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Voter ID Law
A legal setback for the Texas Voter ID law, but not much of a political setback for Voter ID laws in general.
Paul Ryan Gives An Acceptance Speech That Most People Will End Up Forgetting
Paul Ryan did what he needed to do last night, but in the long run his speech will be lost to history.
The Speech Of Mitt Romney’s Political Life
Tonight’s convention speech is the most important speech Mitt Romney has ever given.
Condoleeza Rice, New Political Star?
Condoleeza Rice’s first trip onto the political stage was very successful last night. Where will she go from here?