Why It Matters That Obama Didn’t Follow The Law In The Bergdahl Release Deal

Good intentions and good results aside, the President’s disrespect for the Rule Of Law should concern everyone.

Does The World Really Think Less Of The U.S. Due To Obama’s Foreign Policy?

There’s little evidence for the conservative contention that the President has damaged America’s position in the world.

GOP Primary In Mississippi Heads Toward Runoff

Down to the wire in Mississippi.

Did Obama Violate The Law With The Bergdahl Release? It Sure Seems Like It

Good intentions aren’t an excuse for failure to follow the law.

Army Will Investigate Desertion Charges Against Bowe Bergdahl

It’s good that Bowe Bergdahl is free, but questions remain about how he went missing that need to be answered.

Obama Administration Pushes Back Against Criticism Of Deal That Led To Bergdahl Release

The Obama White House rejected Republican criticism of the deal that led to the release of the only American Prisoner Of War from the Afghanistan War.

Eric Shinseki Out As Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Eric Shinseki resigned as Secretary of Veterans Affairs this morning, to the surprise of absolutely nobody.

Obama Outlines Realist Policy, Rejects Realist Label

The President’s second speech to the Corps of Cadets is a vast improvement over the first.

What ‘War On Religion?’

The very idea of a “war on religion” in the United States is absurd.

Obama’s Cloudy Foreign Policy Vision

Once again, President Obama’s attempt to communicate a foreign policy vision falls short.

Political Vultures Circling Around Eric Shinseki, Deservedly So

It seems unlikely that Eric Shinseki will have a job for much longer.

Ideological Purism Is Making American Politics Stupid

The latest chapter in an all too familiar story.

All U.S. Troops Will Be Out Of Afghanistan After 2016, Most Will Be Out By December

An imperfect timetable, but better than nothing.

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48% Of Americans Don’t Care Who Controls Congress

Public cynicism about politics at its very best.

Brian Schweitzer Hits Hillary Clinton Over Wall Street Ties

A prairie populist challenger for Hillary Clinton?

Dinesh D’Souza Pleads Guilty To Being A Really Stupid Criminal

Committing a crime is bad enough, committing a stupid crime in the dumbest way possible is orders of magnitude bad.

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New Politico Poll Tells Us Much Less Than People Think It Does

Some polls aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.

Good News For Democrats In The South?

A new poll indicates that Democratic candidates are holding their own against Republican challengers in three southern states.

What, If Anything, Should The United States Do About Those Nigerian Schoolgirls?

Not every tragedy can be resolved with a military response.

Benghazi Committee A Prelude To Impeachment?

Is the GOP headed down a road that leads to yet another doomed impeachment and trial?

Lindsey Graham’s Tea Party Challenge Fades Away

The GOP “establishment” keeps beating back challenges.

What Will The GOP Do If It Wins The Senate?

It might not be pretty.

Americans To Their Leaders: Stop Intervening Overseas

A new poll indicates that most Americans don’t want to see the United States intervening overseas.

New Emails Revive Old Benghazi Arguments

A new set of emails is reviving the old partisan arguments about the attack in Benghazi.

Obama’s Poll Numbers Dip Again, Time For Democrats To Worry

A grim new poll for the President and his Democratic allies.

A Democratic Lock On The Electoral College

The Democrats have a big advantage in the Electoral College, at least for now.

Mitt Romney 2016: The Third Time’s The Charm?

Romney 2016? Anything’s possible, but probably not.

Chris Christie Is Still A Viable 2016 Candidate

The bloom is off the rose, but Chris Christie could still be a strong candidate in 2016.

Putin Refusing To Talk To Obama About Ukraine

It appears what we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.

Almost All Of Syria’s Chemical Weapons Have Been Removed, Should Obama Get The Credit?

The removal of chemical weapons from Syria is nearly complete. Does Obama deserve credit for that?

Sunday Morning Talk Shows Are The Dinosaurs Of Political Media

Who watches Sunday morning talk shows anymore?

Obama Reportedly Planning Clemency For Hundreds Of Drug Offenders

Perhaps some justice for the casualties in the War On Drugs

Democrats’ Recovery Dilemma

The economy may be recovering but voters don’t want to hear that, Democratic strategists warn.

President Obama Delays Decision On Keystone XL Yet Again

Once again, the Obama Administration punts on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Hillary Clinton’s Favorability No Longer At Unsustainably High Levels

Hillary Clinton’s numbers aren’t at the incredibly high levels they used to be, but they were never going to stay that high anyway.

Chelsea Clinton Pregnancy Reveals Everything Bad About Political Media

Chelsea Clinton is pregnant, and once again America’s political pundits are making fools of themselves.

Supreme Court To Decide If Politicians Can Be Sued For Lying During A Campaign

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments next week in an important First Amendment case.

Federal Judge Rules Ohio Must Recognize Out Of State Gay Marriages

A partial victory, but a victory nonetheless.