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.
Americans Fear Big Government More Than Big Business
A new Gallup poll indicates that it is Big Government, not Big Business, that most concerns the American public.
Citizens United And The Foolish Attack On Corporate Personhood
A new set of proposed Constitutional Amendments reveals that many people still don’t understand what Citizens United was about.
Huntsman, Gingrich, And The Not-Really Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Yesterday’s encounter between Jon Huntsman and Newt Gingrich was less than it could have been.
Ads Pulled From Muslim-American Reality Show After Conservative Groups Complain
Conservative groups are upset because a new reality show depicts Muslim-Americans as, well, normal Americans.
Would Republicans Eliminate The Filibuster? Could They?
How likely is it that a GOP Senate would eliminate the filibuster? Not very.
Obama Leading Romney And Gingrich In Florida And So. Carolina?
A lesson in why the topline poll numbers are often only the beginning of the puzzle.
Rick Perry Declares War On The First Amendment
In a desperate bid to save a floundering campaign, Rick Perry is willing to sacrifice important freedoms.
On Gingrich, The Palestinians, And “Invented People”
Newt Gingrich’s comments about Palestinian nationhood came up during last night’s debate.
Does It Really Matter That Iran Captured One Of Our Drones? Maybe Not
While unfortunate, the loss of an RQ-170 drone over Iran may not be the intelligence disaster some make it out to be.
Gingrich Takes Fire At Iowa Debate, Romney Misfires
This time, it was Newt Gingrich who walked away unscathed from a Republican Presidential debate.
American Voters Still Schizophrenic When It Comes To Congress
Once again, Americans hate Congress but seem to love their Congressperson.
Newt Gingrich Calls Palestinians An “Invented People”
Once again, Newt Gingrich speaks without thinking.
Bad Economic News Spelling Bad News For POTUS
There aren’t many glad tidings at the White House these days.
Newt Gingrich’s Foreign Policy Judgment, Or Lack Thereof
Newt Gingrich’s foreign policy vision leaves much to be desired.
Romney Campaign Begins To Unload On Gingrich
Mitt Romney’s campaign seems have Newt Gingrich targeted.
Barack Obama Tries To Channel Teddy Roosevelt
Barack Obama now looks to the Rough Rider himself for inspiration. Can’t he find it himself?
