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.
GOP Pollster Tells GOP It Must Change Its Position On Same-Sex Marriage
Some Republicans see the light on same-sex marriage. Whether the party will listen is another question.
Was The Romney “Bullying” Story Good Journalism?
There’s much to question about The Washington Post’s decision to run a 47 year old story about Mitt Romney.
Santorum To Romney: Make Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage Part Of The Campaign
Rick Santorum is urging Mitt Romney to go all-in on opposition to same-sex marriage. Not surprisingly, this is bad advice.
Is Mitt Romney Running Against Barack Obama, Or Jimmy Carter?
He may be running against Barack Obama, but Mitt Romney seems to mention Jimmy Carter a lot.
Who Wins From Obama’s Same-Sex Marriage Announcement?
Will Obama’s announcement on same-sex marriage benefit him or Romney in the upcoming campaign?
Harry Reid Calls For Filibuster Reform, 15 Months Too Late
Harry Reid is apparently regretting not going forward with filibuster reform in January 2011.
The Return Of Economic Pessimism
Americans are getting pessimistic about the state of the economy again.
House Republicans Gut Defense Sequestration Cuts
Another example of Republican foreign policy taking precedence over fiscal conservatism.
No, We Don’t Need To See The President’s College Transcripts (Or Romney’s Either)
Some blogger wants to pay someone to get Barack Obama’s college transcripts. It’s time for this silliness to end.
Yes, Biden Did Force Obama’s Hand on Same-Sex Marriage
How the Vice-President’s comment’s on Meet The Press led to an historic Presidential announcement.
The Battle For The Senate
The battle is on for control of the Senate, but whoever wins is likely to have a very slim majority.
Romney/Huckabee 2012?
All of a sudden, people are talking about Mike Huckabee as a potential Romney running mate.
Fiscal Conservativism? Romney Would Raise Defense Spending $2.1 Trillion Over 10 Years
Mitt Romney is proposing one of the biggest peacetime increases in military spending in U.S. history.
On The Politicial Impact Of President Obama Endorsing Same-Sex Marriage
Some thoughts on the potential impact of the President’s announcement on same-sex marriage.
Obama: Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal
The same-sex marriage pivot that everyone was expecting has come.
No, Ron Paul Won’t Endorse Romney. At Least Not Anytime Soon
Further thoughts on Ron Paul’s game plan, assuming he has one.
Mitt Romney’s Silly Attempt to Take Credit For Saving The Auto Industry
Mitt Romney is being rightfully ridiculed for trying to take credit for saving General Motors and Chrysler.
Mitt Romney’s Likeability Gap
Mitt Romney has a big problem. People don’t seem to like him very much.
Austerity And Pessimism Won’t Win Elections
Optimism sells. Someone should remind the GOP of this fact.