Democrat Mark Herring Leads Virginia Attorney General’s Race by 163 Votes
The next Attorney General of Virginia will be named Mark. And that’s about all we really know at this point.
Congressional Job Approval Hits Record Low
Once again, pretty much everybody hates Congress. However, it’s unclear if that will matter come Election Day.
Roughly 40,000 People Have Enrolled In Obamacare To Date
Things don’t seem to be going well for the Affordable Care Act.
The Amazon Deal Won’t Save The USPS By Itself, But It’s A Start
Amazon’s new deal with the USPS offers a way out of the agency’s problems if only Congress would give up its last bit of control.
60 Minutes Retracts, Apologizes For, Erroneous Benghazi Report
A story that has turned into a partisan kickball and some bad journalism have resulted in a celebrated news program getting considerable egg on its face.
The F.D.A.’s Misplaced War On Trans Fats
The FDA is declaring war on trans fats. That’s a bad idea on many levels.
17 Votes Separate Candidates In Virginia Attorney General’s Race
The margin in the Virginia Attorney General’s race is, quite literally, razor thin.
Deal On Iranian Nuclear Program Falls Apart, And That’s Mostly Not A Good Thing
Thanks largely to France, this weekend’s efforts to reach an interim deal on Iran’s nuclear program fell apart.
Another Federal Court Strikes Down PPACA Birth Control Mandate
A second Federal Court of Appeals in a week in two weeks has ruled the PPACA’s birth control mandate is unconstitutional.
McConnell Fires A Shot Across The Bow Of The Tea Party
When it comes to the unfolding conflict inside the GOP, Mitch McConnell seems to have fired an opening shot.
Hawaii About To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage: What A Difference 20 Years Makes
The state where the same-sex marriage battle began is just days away from legalizing same-sex marriage.
Progress On Iran Nuclear Deal?
Signs of some progress in the talks over Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
With Republican Help, ENDA Passes Senate
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act passed the Senate yesterday but it’s unlikely to go much further.
Is Prayer At The Start Of A Legislative Session Constitutional?
Do prayers opening legislative sessions violate the First Amendment? The Supreme Court is set to decide that issue.
October Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected
A better than expected jobs report in October, but one that comes with a few caveats.
Obama Apologizes to People Who Lost Lousy Insurance Because of ObamaCare
President Obama has apologized for breaking his “If you like your plan, you can keep it” pledge. Does he have anything to be sorry about?
Sick Man Too Fat to Fly on British Airways
A 500 pound French man was denied a return flight by British Airways.
The Cuccinelli Blame Game And The GOP Civil War
Accusations of blame are already being tossed around about why Republicans lost in Virginia, and they mirror a broader debate in the Republican Party nationally.
Economy Grows At Good, But Far From Great, Rate In 3rd Quarter
A good initial GDP report for the 3rd Quarter, but hardly something to write home about.
Ken Cuccinelli Has Not Called To Congratulate Terry McAuliffe, Why Does This Matter?
Ken Cuccinelli still hasn’t called to congratulate Terry McAuliffe. Why does this odd custom continue?
Swiss Report Supports Theory Yasser Arafat Was Poisoned, But Doesn’t Prove It
Was Arafat poisoned? A new report raises some questions, but answers none of them conclusively.
Did Obamacare Nearly Cost Terry McAuliffe The Election?
Republicans are contending that the nearly won the Virginia Governor’s race by emphasizing Obamacare in the closing weeks, but the evidence supporting that contention is far from clear.
Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage About To Get More Difficult
The battle for marriage equality has scored a number of victories in a short period of time, but that’s about to change.