Problems For Obama Among Blacks In North Carolina? Don’t Believe The Poll
A new poll purports to show the President losing 20% of North Carolina’s African-American vote to Mitt Romney. Don’t Believe It.
Should Congress Hold Eric Holder In Contempt?
If the Department of Justice does not fully comply with Congressional subpoenas, then there seems to be no alternative other than holding the Attorney General in contempt.
Lying and Political Campaigns
The Republican nominee gets some backhanded praise from an unlikely source, MoJo blogger Kevin Drum.
There’s No Evidence The Death Penalty Deters Crime
There is no evidence that the Capital Punishment works.
Black Mormons Torn Between Romney And Obama?!
When I saw the headline “Black Mormons Face Tough Election Choice Between Romney And Obama,” I naturally presumed it would lead to a parody news piece in The Onion.
Signs Our Government Is Broken: The Judicial Vacancy Problem
As of today, there are 75 vacant Federal Judgeships, including one that has been open for seven years.
Dream Team at 20
GQ has a great look back at the 1992 USA Olympic basketball team titled “The Dream Will Never Die: An Oral History of the Dream Team.”
Jeb Bush: Reagan And My Father Have No Place In the Modern GOP
How would modern Republicans treat Ronald Reagan and his Vice-President?
Will Obama’s Gaffe On The Economy Matter In November?
The President’s comment that the private sector is “doing fine” continues to be a topic of discussion.
Airline Fees: What’s Reasonable?
Chuck Shumer wants to force airlines to let families sit together for free.
David Cameron Forgot Daughter at Pub
British Prime Minister David Cameron accidentally left his 8-year-old daughter at a pub.
Life Inside The Bubble
Do Americans have any idea how different their lives are from the rest of the humanity?
Who’s On The Democratic Bench For 2016?
If not Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden, who might the Democrats have to choose from in 2016?
Why Has Public Approval Of The Supreme Court Declined?
Public opinion of the Supreme Court has declined in recent years. But It’s not because of anything the Court did.
Personal Fitness Infomercials
Physical fitness and weight loss infomercials have gone from promising ease to promising a grueling challenge. What happened?
Journalists As Opposition Researchers
Jonathan Chait makes an astute observation about the media’s role in meme generation.
Don Rickles Makes Racist, Unfunny Obama Joke
Insult comic Don Rickles told a joke about President Obama being a janitor. Like most of Rickles’ material over the last several decades, it wasn’t funny.
‘Car Talk’ Duo Retires After 25 Years
Tom and Ray Magliozzi are retiring their “Car Talk” act after 25 years but NPR will keep the show running indefinitely by repackaging old clips.
Infrastructure Projects And Economic Stimulus
Are infrastructure projects the key to turning around the economy? Not really.
No Mr. President, The Private Sector Isn’t Doing Fine
The President seems to think the private sector is doing fine. He couldn’t possibly be more wrong.
Suicides Surging Among American Troops
After a decade of war, suicides are surging among American troops.
Bill Clinton’s Bizarre Walk Back On Tax Cut Extensions
Bill Clinton walks back his comments about extending the Bush Tax Cuts in the most unbelievable manner possible.