Ohio Voters Overturn Public Union Restrictions
Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a Republican law restricting the collective bargaining rights of public employees–and also rebuked the health insurance mandate central to ObamaCare.
Mississippi ‘Personhood’ Amendment Trounced
Mississippi voters easily defeated an amendment to the state constitution that declared life begins at conception.
Herman Cain Goes For the “Nuts Or Sluts” Defense
Herman Cain response to the latest round of allegations against him leaves much to be desired.
Niall Ferguson: It’s the Stupid Economy
If you thought Niall Ferguson was an insufferable git in print, just wait
Joe Paterno Out in Wake of Child Rape Coverup
Penn State is cleaning house, including the legendary Joe Paterno.
Herman Cain’s Low Class Attack On Sharon Bialek
Herman Cain’s initial response to the allegations made yesterday leaves much to be desired.
Obama and Sarkozy Dis Netanyahu on Hot Mic
Obama to Sarkozy on Netanyahu: “You’re sick of him — but I have to deal with him every day!”
Occupy Nearly as Unpopular as Tea Party
A new poll shows a plurality of people now have an unfavorable view of the Occupy movement.
Woman Claims Herman Cain Groped Her In 1997
New accusations of inappropriate behavior mean another stressful week for Herman Cain.
Federal Judge Blocks Cigarette Warning Labels
A Federal Judge has blocked a new FDA rule that would have placed these labels on cigarette packaging.
Rick Santorum: Hey, Let’s Get Rid Of The Judges
Like some other Republicans, Rick Santorum has an odd view of the judiciary.
Electoral College Predictions and False Premises
The Electoral College doesn’t matter in the way pundits think it does.
Party Over Country: Judiciary Edition
Perversely, highly qualified nominees for the courts are more likely to be rejected by Congress.
Obama’s Path To Victory
Despite the seeming odds against him, the Electoral College map is very favorable for President Obama.
Oh, Those Darn Meritocrats! (Just ask Ross Douthat)
So, was the financial crisis a result of too much meritocracy?
The Moral Irresponsibility Of Joe Paterno
If true, Joe Paterno’s actions in response to charges of child abuse by a coach are indefensible.
Herman Cain Was Against A National Sales Tax Before He Was For It
Less than a year ago, Herman Cain was denouncing a tax plan that is remarkably similar to the one he now advocates.
Greek Prime Minister to Resign
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will resign after the makeup of the nation’s new coalition government is decided
Brewer Struggles to Explain Removal of Redistricting Commission’s Chair
One would like to think that if a governor seeks the impeachment of the head of an independent commission that said governor could, well, explain why. One would be mistaken, however.
Welcome To The Jungle – Cello Edition
Paul Hsieh dubs this, “by far the best 2-cello version of “Welcome to the Jungle” that I’ve ever heard.”
