Posts by Doug Mataconis

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.

A Glance Into The Crystal Ball For 2012

So, what’s next?

Rick Perry Campaign Blame Game Already Underway

Rick Perry’s campaign team is already starting to blame each other for the collapse of a campaign that isn’t over yet.

Hey, Is Anyone Out There?

If there’s anyone out there, why haven’t we heard from them yet?

Rick Perry Hates Activist Judges, Except When He Needs Them

For a guy who says he dislikes “activist judges,” Rick Perry sure wants a certain Federal Judge in Virginia to be an activist.

Republican Candidates Love The Imperial Presidency

Not surprisingly, most of the Republican candidates for President aren’t too keen on reducing the excessive growth in Executive Branch power.

Romney, Paul At Top In Iowa; Santorum, Gingrich, Perry Splitting Conservative Vote

Yet another clue about what’s going on in the Hawkeye State.

Ron Paul: Yea I Wrote The Newsletters, But Not Those Icky Parts

Ron Paul has a new explanation for those newsletters of his.

Mikhail Gorbachev: The World Would Be Better If The USSR Was Still Around

Not surprisingly, the last man to lead the Soviet Union believes we’d be better off if it still existed.

Catholic Bishops Claim Laws Allowing Gay Adoption Violate Religious Liberty

If you’re going to take public money, “religious liberty” is not an excuse to fail to comply with the law.

GOP Candidates Losing To Obama Among Latino Voters

Republicans are learning that their hard line on immigration comes with a political price.

Debunking Yet Another Obama-Clinton Fantasy, Two of Them Actually

Once again, people are engaging in largely mindless speculation involving Hillary Clinton.

Richard Lugar: Tea Party Cost GOP Senate Control In 2010

Facing his own Tea Party challenge, Richard Lugar reminds Republicans of an uncomfortable truth.

Santorum Surging?

A new Iowa polls shows Rick Santorum gaining support. Or does it?

Gary Johnson Leaves GOP, Declares For Libertarian Party Nomination

Gary Johnson’s quest is quixotic, but interesting nonetheless.

Newsletters Issue Not Hurting Ron Paul In Iowa

So far, Iowa voters don’t seem to be bothered by the Ron Paul newsletters.

Rick Perry Sues Over Virginia Ballot Exclusion

Rick Perry is seeking Court intervention to get on the Virginia ballot. He isn’t likely to get very far.

A Two Man Race In Iowa, Or Still Room For A Breakthrough?

Right now, Iowa is all about Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, and a bunch of also-rans.

Why Ron Paul’s Campaign Has No Future Beyond Iowa And New Hampshire

Ron Paul is doing well right now solely because of the unique characteristics of Iowa and New Hampshire.

Debunking The Myths About Republican Delegate Allocation Rules

The rules that Republicans will be playing under in 2012 are far less revolutionary than some pundits would have you believe.

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Nice Work If You Can Get It

Becoming a Member of Congress can be a very lucrative career.