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.
White House Asserts Executive Privilege Over Fast And Furious Documents
The dispute between the Justice Department and the House of Representatives just became a bigger deal.
In Advance Of ObamaCare Ruling, The Attacks On The Supreme Court Begin
We don’t know what the Supreme Court will have to say about the Affordable Care Act, but their decision is already being attacked.
Immigration To The U.S. Now Dominated By Asians
The largest group of immigrants to the United States doesn’t come from south of the border anymore.
Roger Clemens Acquitted Of All Charges In Perjury Trial
After a nine week trial, Roger Clemens was acquitted of perjury charges this afternoon. What that means for his future in the world of baseball is unclear.
200 Years Ago Today, America’s First War Begins
Two centuries ago, a war that makes less and less sense with the passage of time began.
What Should The United States Do About Egypt? How About Nothing?
Let’s leave Egypt to the Egyptians.
Mitt Romney Has Some Very Disturbing Opinions On Presidential War Powers
Mitt Romney believes he could take America to war without Congressional involvement.
Obama’s Latino Support Surges After Deportation Policy Shift
Not surprisingly, President Obama’s immigration announcement has been very well received among Latino voters.
Crunch Time For The Supreme Court
With two weeks left in June, the Supreme Court is likely to be in the news quite a lot.
Obama’s Immigration Policy Shift Was Legal, But Was It Proper?
President Obama’s immigration policy shift is legal, it’s good policy, but bypassing Congress won’t solve our immigration problems.
Republican Response To Obama Immigration Moves Not Entirely Negative
Republican reaction to the President’s immigration policy announcement has been relatively muted, and it’s likely to stay that way.
The Other Side Of The Neil Munro Story: Obama Doesn’t Take Many Questions
Neil Munro acted like a jerk, but Barack Obama needs to be more open to questions than he has been.
Egyptian Protesters Contemplate What Went Wrong
The heady days of revolution in Egypt have been replaced with the cold light of political reality.