State of the Union Post Mortem
The speech did exactly what it was supposed to do: kick off Obama’s re-election campaign while disguised as a call for unity.
Newt Gingrich Apparently Can’t Debate Without His Cheering Section
Newt Gingrich was wondering where his audience was last night.
Federal Judge Orders Defendant To Reveal PGP Password To Law Enforcement
A Federal Judge deals with the clash between individual rights, law enforcement, and technology.
Correction of the Day
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated whom Newt Gingrich is said to have asked for an “open marriage.” It was an ex-wife, not his current wife.
Mitt Romney’s Misleading Claims About The United States Navy
Mitt Romney is making claims about Naval readiness that are, at best, misleading.
Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns: Much Ado About Very Little
The reaction to the release of Mitt Romney’s tax returns is about what you’d expect.
Obama’s Second Term Would Be Neither Groundbreaking Nor A Calamity
The truth about a Second Obama Term is that it likely wouldn’t be all that remarkable.
Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney Clash In Subdued Tampa Debate
Monday’s debate in Tampa was a far more subdued affair than what we saw last week.
State Of The Union Address Obsolete
In a 24/7 media climate, there is no single presidential thought that isn’t endlessly aired and debated.
A Party on the Brink
Are the Republicans the party of Rush Limbaugh, Sarah Palin, and Newt Gingrich? Or a viable contender for the White House?
Supreme Court Rules That GPS Tracking Is A Search, But That’s About All
The Supreme Court issued a somewhat muddled ruling on GPS tracking today.
Army Officer Promotion Rates Returning to Normal
The US Army is returning to a peacetime mindset, which means promotions will cease to be automatic for anyone willing to endure service.
The Myth Of Newt Gingrich The Great Debater
Conservatives seem to believe that Newt Gingrich can beat Barack Obama merely by debating him. They are delusional.
Why iPhones Aren’t Made In America
It’s not just low wages that have kept technology manufacturing jobs out of the United States.
Joe Paterno Dead At 85, Family Confirms
After a depressing and sad end to a storied career, Penn State’s legendary JoePa has passed away.
Newt Gingrich Wins South Carolina, Republican Race In (Temporary) Chaos
Last night, South Carolina was Gingrich Country.
College Football Coaches Salaries Soar As College Budgets Fall
College football coaching salaries jumped 35 percent last year and 55 percent in the last six.
Breaking and Unbreaking News in Twitter Time
Within an hour last evening, I passed along and retracted two breaking news stories on Twitter.
Did US Choices Lead Egypt to its Current Situation?
We, as a country, need to remember that do not hold levers that allow us to move events this way or that
Bad Journalism, Or A Reason Not To Have Private Conversations In Public?
Should journalists report things they happen to overhear in a public place?
Brokered Convention Fantasy
People who ought to know better are now concocting absurd scenarios to get around a really weak Republican presidential field.
Iowa GOP Declares Santorum Caucus Winner As Iowa Beclowns Itself
This year’s Iowa Caucuses stand as Exhibit A for an argument against Iowa being first in the nation.
John King’s Question To Newt Gingrich Was Fair, And Newt’s Past Is Fair Game
Getting to the heart of last night’s moment of kabuki theater.
Mitt Romney Is Still The Inevitable Nominee
Mitt Romney has stumbled this week, and may pay for it tomorrow, but he’s still the only candidate with a realistic chance to win the Republican nomination.
An Alternative View on Gingrich’s Debate ‘Win’
I can’t be the only one who cringed at his applause line: “To take an ex-wife and make it two days before the primary a significant question in a presidential campaign is as close to despicable as anything I can imagine.”
Apple Worth More Than Greece (Well, Not Really)
The combined value of Apple’s stock is more than the GDP of some countries.
Christian Conservatives Have A Very Selective Memory Of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan wasn’t really much a of a “Christian Conservative.”
Newt Wins, CNN Loses, The Battle Of Charleston
It was another good night for Newt Gingrich in Charleston last night.