Why The GOP Is Likely To Lose The Political Fight Over The Cordray Appointment
The GOP is at a distinct disadvantage in the political fight over President Obama’s Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to head the CFPB.
UK Defense Secretary Tough on Iran, Tougher on Europe
Philip Hammond addressed the Atlantic Council this morning in advance of a meeting with Leon Panetta.
The Fifth Amendment, Privacy, And Computer Passwords
Can the government force a criminal defendant to reveal a computer password? A Federal case in Denver is dealing with that question right now.
Good News On The Jobs Front?
Some initial data released today points to the possibility of a very position jobs report tomorrow, but don’t hold your breath.
Obama’s Defense Cuts: 1992 All Over Again
President Obama’s Pentagon is planning for an unlikely war with China rather than the small wars America will inevitably fight.
George Will’s Weird and Lazy Column
Wherein we find that Santorum is the “fun” choice and a few election cliches pay a visit.
Are Obama’s Recess Appointments Unconstitutional? Probably Not
While the President’s recess appointments are bound to set off a political dispute with the Republicans, there does not appear to be a Constitution ban against them.
Rick Santorum the Irrelevant Candidate
Rick Santorum’s good day in Iowa doesn’t change the truth about his campaign.
Rick Santorum’s Disturbing Foreign Policy Vision
Rick Santorum’s foreign policy positions are troubling in many respects.
Rick Santorum: There Are No Palestinians, Everyone In The West Bank Is Israeli
Rick Santorum has some bizarre views when it comes to the dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
National Guard Gets Joint Chiefs of Staff Slot For No Apparent Reason
Despite the opposition of the SECDEF and Joint Chiefs, the latter expanded yesterday.
Rick Santorum? Really?
Rick Santorum now appears to be THE social conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.
The End Of The Ames Straw Poll? Don’t Count On It
The Ames Straw Poll isn’t going away any time soon.
Mitt Romney “Wins” Iowa By Eight Votes, Santorum A Very Close Second
It was a photo finish in the Hawkeye State.
The GOP’s Ridiculous Appeasement Argument
To Republicans, even thinking about engaging in diplomacy is enough to accuse the President of appeasement.
Winning the Iran Debate
Bernard Finel argues that those of us arguing against war in Iran are doing it wrong. He’s right.
The Presidency That Republicans Would Rather Forget
The Republican candidates for President have apparently forgotten that this guy was their party’s nominee twice.
Like it or Not: IA+NH=Important
Since the adoption of the current rules for delegate allocations only twice has either party nominated someone who did not win either IA or NH.
Sometimes, It Makes Sense To Skip New Hampshire
If you’re running low on cash, keeping it low-key in a state you can’t win sometimes make sense.
Perry, Bachmann, and Gingrich: Signals of Doom
When candidates start talking about focusing on post-IA/NH primaries, they are in trouble.
Finally, It’s Caucus Day; Plus, A Prediction
After almost a year of campaigning, it’s finally time for someone to cast a vote.
Ron Paul Versus The Fourteenth Amendment
Ron Paul’s opposition to the Fourteenth Amendment would make a Paul Administration an enemy of civil liberties.
Unless You’re In The Military, The President Is Not Your Commander In Chief
Many people seem to have a rather inappropriate view of their relationship to the President of the United States.