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.
Does A President’s Cabinet Even Matter Anymore?
The President’s Cabinet is less a Team Of Rivals and more a Team Of Managers.
How Much Did Money Matter In The Wisconsin Recall?
Was money the reason Scott Walker won on Tuesday? The available evidence says no.
Explaining What’s Wrong With The Paycheck Fairness Act
The arguments behind the Paycheck Fairness Act do not hold up to scrutiny.
Wisconsin Post-Mortem: Winners, Losers, And What Comes Next
What lessons can we draw from the Wisconsin Recall?
Wisconsin Recall Was A Bad Night For Cable News
None of the cable news networks did particularly well last night.
Scott Walker Survives Recall Election In Wisconsin
A contentious political battle that has lasted a year has come to an end.
Ninth Circuit Declines En Banc Review Of Proposition 8 Decision
The case against Proposition 8 is headed to the Supreme Court.
Recall Elections Are Disruptive And Unnecessary
In an ideal world, today’s Recall Election in Wisconsin would not even be legally possible.
N.Y. Governor Cuomo Proposes Marijuana Decriminalization
New York’s Governor is proposing a change in the law that could spare thousands of people a year from an unnecessary trip through the legal system.
Spanish Artist Facing Prison For “Insulting” The Catholic Church
There is a disturbing trend in Western nations toward enforcement of laws against “insulting” religions.
Factory Orders Drop In April, Signaling More Bad Economic News
Another sign this morning that the economic has been slowing, and may be contracting.
Scott Walker Continues To Lead Wisconsin Recall Polling
Barring an upset, Scott Walker looks likely to survive his recall election tomorrow.
Russia And Syria: More Than Meets The Eye
The factors influencing Russian policy in Syria are many, and some of them are quite ancient.
How Economic Doldrums Are Impacting The Election
A spate of bad economic news foretells a shift in the campaign for President.
Mitt Romney: Make Business Experience A Requirement For The Presidency
Mitt Romney thinks prospective Presidents should be required to have business experience.
Jeb Bush The Latest Republican To Repudiate The Norquist Pledge
Jeb Bush is the latest Republican to eschew GOP tax orthodoxy.
Calling Someone ‘Gay’ Not Necessarily Slander, Some Courts Are Saying
As societal attitudes change, what counts as an insult so bad you can sue someone over it also changes.
