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.
Newt Gingrich Now Clear Iowa Frontrunner
Newt Gingrich is looking really good in the Hawkeye State right now.
Republicans Shying Away From Attacking Obama Personally
GOP officials are reluctant to resurrect the personal attacks against the President used during the 2008 campaign.
Explaining The GOP Attraction To Gingrich
Gingrich is rising in the polls for reasons that help him in the primary race, but may hurt in a General Election.
More Donald Trump Absurdity: “I Really Get Nothing” Out Of All This Attention
Welcome to the circus. Your ringmaster is waiting.
Does The Post Office Have A Future?
The Postal Service announced another round of service cutbacks today that are likely to just make the rapidity of its decline increase
A Different Kind Of Presidential Forum
Last night’s Huckabee Presidential Forum was different, and surprisingly substantive.
Federal Court Legalizes Compensation For Bone Marrow Donors
A new ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals raises a host of questions.
Will He Or Won’t He? The Fate Of The Herman Cain Campaign Hangs In The Balance
Herman Cain will announce his future campaign plans this afternoon but, in some sense, it doesn’t matter what he decides to do.
The Truth About The Coming “Cuts” To Defense Spending
Don’t believe the fear mongering about the coming decreases in the growth of defense spending.
Unemployment Rate Drops To 8.6% But Job Growth Remains Weak
Some good news in the November jobs report, but not very much of it.
Could Gingrich Win The GOP Nomination?
Could Newt Gingrich really become the Republican nominee? Stranger things have happened.
The Ridiculous “Who Lost Egypt?” Argument
There’s a little historical revisionism going on on the right.
Remember That Ban On Earmarks? Apparently, Some Congressmen Don’t.
The much celebrated ban on earmarks isn’t stopping Congressmen from trying to earmark.