DOJ Responds To Fifth Circuit On Judicial Review
Unsurprisingly, the Department of Justice confirms that it supports Marbury v. Madison
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.
How SuperPACs Have Made Politics More Democratic
Far from being deterimental, there is a case to be made that SuperPACs have actually expended democracy during this election cycle.
Romney Scores Triple Primary Win, Santorum Campaign Becomes Quixotic Crusade
The race is over, Rick Santorum just won’t admit it.
New Arizona Law Seeks To Purge All Mean Words From The Internet
A bill that may become law in Arizona could make your Internet comments a crime.
On The Phony Charge Of “Judicial Activism” From ObamaCare Supporters
The White House and its allies have already declared war on a decision that won’t even be rendered until three months from now.
Republicans Trying To Mend Fences With Hispanic Voters, But It May Be Too Late
Republicans are finally starting to realize that they are in trouble with Hispanic voters.
NBC Deceptively Edits George Zimmerman’s Words On 911 Tape
The media circus around the shooting of Trayvon Martin is getting worse.
ObamaCare And The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy
Is the Supreme Court risking it’s legitimacy if it strikes down the individual mandate?
Romney Campaign Getting Started On The Veepstakes
With the nomination pretty much inevitable, it’s time to start thinking about Romney’s running mate.
Republicans Backing Away From Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage?
The GOP seems to be backing away from a position on same-sex marriage that was a prominent part of its message only a short time ago.
Politics, Hubris, And The Questionable Constitutionality Of ObamaCare
This week’s hearings in the Supreme Court caught many proponents of the Affordable Care Act off guard.
Why I Love The First Amendment
An lesson from the United Kingdom in the importance of protecting freedom of speech.
Scott Rasmussen Decides To Poll “Is George Zimmerman Guilty of Murder?”
Speaking of trials in the court of public opinion……
ObamaCare At The Supreme Court, Day Three (Part One): Is The Entire PPACA Doomed?
This morning, the Justices pondered the fate of the PPACA if they strike down the individual mandate.
“Etch A Sketch” Was An Inside The Beltway Meme
Once again, the punditocracy seems to have misread the voting public.
An Object Lesson In Why You Shouldn’t Rush To Judgment In The Trayvon Martin Case
A news report today provides an excellent lesson in why all the rushing to judgment in the Martin/Zimmerman case is a mistake.
ObamaCare At The Supreme Court, Day Two: The Mandate Under The Microscope
It seems to have been a rough day for the individual mandate at the Supreme Court.