Outside the Beltway

Don’t blame the Defense Department for following a bad law.

Simply amazing.

Once again, the Obama campaign appears to have an advantage among people who have voted already or will be voting before Election Day.

Sometimes, real life catches up with those who think their online life is secret.

Mitt Romney continues to benefit from the first Presidential Debate, but will that last past the second debate?

The argument that the United States should start assisting the rebellion in Syria has many flaws.

Days after “Friday Night Lights” author Buzz Bissinger endorsed Mitt Romney, the writer and producer of the acclaimed television spin-off is accusing the campaign of plagiarizing the show’s catchphrase.

A round of finger pointing in the aftermath of the Benghazi attack.

Last night’s Vice-Presidential debate was combative, but is unlikely to have a major impact on the race for President.

Viewers thought Paul Ryan was more likable and articulate than Joe Biden.

Did Biden come across as intense? Or just a jerk? Did Ryan come off as inexperienced by comparison to the much more seasoned Biden? Or as a decent, earnest guy ready to step onto the stage?

The Presidential race seems to be returning to the state it was in before the political conventions.

Should we stop televising political debates?

Looking to Federalist 68.

The Supreme Court seems likely to severely limit the use of race-based preferences at public universities

Sizing up the stakes for tonight’s one and only meeting between the two Vice-Presidential candidates.

One of Mitt Romney’s own supporters didn’t like his foreign policy speech very much.

Of course, these voters are walled off from the process, so they don’t matter.

Romney’s post-debate surge is being picked up in swing state polls, but will it be enough?

President Obama hinted that he might be more aggressive in his next debate with Mitt Romney. That could be a mistake.

Will conservatives freak out if Romney loses? That’s pretty much guaranteed.

A victory for advocates of Voter ID laws in a Washington, D.C. Federal Court.

One pollster has called three battleground states 27 days early.

The official narrative on the Benghazi consulate attack has changed again.

Barack Obama attended Martha Raddatz’ wedding. Now, she’s moderating the VP debate. Conspiracy!

Alex Karras has died after a long illness. He was 77.

For the first time all cycle, Mitt Romney leads Barack Obama in the RealClearPolitics average.

America’s Protestants are dying off and being replaced by non-believers.

Republican problems among Latino voters could have an influence on several close races this year.