Outside the Beltway

Last night was the high point of Ron Paul’s 2012 campaign for the Presidency.

Jon Huntsman put on a brave face last night, but he’s really got nowhere to go from here.

A good night for Romney, a surprising showing for Ron Paul, and the first steps toward the end of the race for the Republican nomination.

Some legal developments in the lawsuit over access to Virginia’s March 6th Primary Ballot.

Is George Bush to blame for a weak Republican field almost four years after he left office? Not entirely.

Can anyone bring the primary debate schedule under control?

Ann Romney asked it of Mitt. (And Newt throws in his two cents).

Do the Republican candidates believe that American citizens have a right to privacy? Someone should ask them.

Mitt Romney is taking heat for his role at Bain Capital. He shouldn’t.

Yes, it’s time to talk about that again.

A record number of Americans don’t consider themselves a member of either party.

Barring a disaster, Mitt Romney is going to win the New Hampshire Primary, but who comes in second is still up in the air.

When did serving your country become something political opponents attacked you for?

Last night, Ron Paul decided it was a good idea to bring back the ghosts of the Vietnam War era.

Ten hours later, the candidates seemed more combative than they had been the night before.

The former Utah governor will almost certainly never be the GOP nominee. But someone like him will be soon.

Watching last night’s debate, you would have been surprised to learn that Mitt Romney has any real opponents in the Republican race.

Rick Santorum’s views on the role of government are somewhat disturbing.

Jon Huntsman has gambled everything on New Hampshire. It probably won’t pay off.

My evidence? Bill Kristol thinks he has a chance.

Rick Santorum returns to his old ways when asked about same-sex marriage.

There seems to be very little stopping a big night for Mitt Romney next Tuesday.

Newt Gingrich provides another example.

Some good news in the December jobs report.

Looking back at the Electoral College results of the modern era–and ahead to November.

The GOP is at a distinct disadvantage in the political fight over President Obama’s Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to head the CFPB.