Mitt Romney Tells Donors He Is “Seriously Considering” Running For President In 2016
He’s tan. He’s rested. And, apparently, he’s ready. Mitt Romney seems very interested in 2016 all of a sudden.
Will The Paris Terror Attack Undercut Republican Efforts On DHS Budget?
The terror attack in Paris seems likely to undercut GOP efforts to use the DHS budget to attack the President’s immigration policies.
Terror Attack Kills 11 at French Satirical Newspaper Charlie Hebdo
At least 11 are dead and 10 wounded in an attack on free expression.
Obama: Sony Attack ‘Vandalism’ Not War
President Obama believes the North Korean attack on Sony was “an act of cyber vandalism” rather than “an act of war.”
Obama Faults Sony For Pulling ‘The Interview’ From Theaters, Vows Response To North Korea
President Obama criticized Sony for backing down, and said that the U.S. would respond to North Korea’s cyber attack “at a place and time we choose,”
Sony Pictures Pulls ‘The Interview’ After Cyber Attacks, Threats; North Korea Suspected
With major theater chains having pulled out, Sony bowed to the inevitable, but now there appears to be proof that a foreign power is behind the Sony hacking attacks and threats of violence.
Republican Reaction To Obama’s Executive Action Makes Immigration Reform Much Less Likely
Judging by recent polling, the President’s executive action has hardened GOP opposition to immigration reform, making progress on the issue going forward much less likely.
Ben Carson, Not A Serious Candidate, Still Equates America To Nazi Germany
Ben Carson is not a serious candidate for President, but he’s likely to get a lot of support from the GOP’s Tea Party wing.
No, Michael Brown’s Stepfather Should Not Be Charged With Incitement To Riot
Michael Brown’s stepfather made incendiary comments in the wake of the Grand Jury announcement, but they do not amount to a crime.
Republicans Battle Over Government Funding, Responding To Obama On Immigration
It’s an old story. Republican leadership wants to avoid a government shutdown, but the hard core conservatives want a fight, this time over the President’s immigration action. We have a week to see how it unfolds.
Worldwide Ebola Cases Top 16,000 With 7,000 Dead, But There Is Some Good News
The numbers on the Ebola outbreak are bad, but they aren’t as bad as had been feared.
Americans Support The Substance Of Obama’s Immigration Policy, Not How He Implemented It
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans support the President’s changes to deportation policy, but don’t like that he acted unilaterally.
Regardless Of The Grand Jury Decision, Ferguson Raises Issues Americans Need To Address
Regardless of the outcome of the Michael Brown investigation, there are legitimate problems that need to be addressed.
Violence Erupts In Wake Of Decision To Forego Indictment In Shooting Of Michael Brown
Not surprisingly, last night’s announcement that there would be no state court indictment in the Michael Brown shooting led to violence and confrontations with police. That’s not going to solve any of the real problems that face Ferguson, or any other community in the United States.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Stepping Down “Under Pressure”
A surprising change at the top of the military’s civilian chain of command.
Unless Congress Steps In To Authorize It, The President’s War Against ISIS Is Illegal
As things stand right now, there is no legitimate legal authorization for the President’s war against ISIS, and that’s largely because Congress has failed to act.
Unopposed in House Elections
Looking into uncontested and partially contest House districts from the 2014 cycle.
Americans Astoundingly Ignorant
Americans have wildly distorted understandings of the society around them.
Two Americans Released By North Korea After High Profile Visit
Good news for two released Americans, but no clue what’s motivating North Korea’s latest actions.
Cable TV Cord Cutting Won’t Come Quickly, Could Be More Expensive Than Cable
We are obviously moving toward an era of streaming and other services that don’t rely on Cable/Satellite providers, but it will still take some time to get there and for it to be cost effective.
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Crashes During Test Flight
Another setback for commercial space ventures, the second this week and this time with tragic consequences.
New York, New Jersey Modify Ebola Quarantine Policy
After an avalanche of negative commentary, the Governors of New York and New Jersey have modified their policy regarding quarantining people returning from west Africa.
Crossfire Canceled Again
CNN’s effort to bring back a show that had outlived its prime years ago has, predictably, failed.
Obama’s Diminished Standing Among Women Is Hurting Democrats In The Midterms
To a large degree, the Democratic Party’s supposed advantage among women voters appears to not exist this year.
Political Pressure Grows For An Ebola Travel Ban, But The Argument For One Remains Weak
A travel ban sounds like a simple solution to a complex problem. Like most simple solutions, though, it becomes far less appealing when you think about the details.
Obama Names ‘Ebola Czar,’ Doesn’t Explain Why We Need One
President Obama has appointed an “Ebola Czar,” but it’s unclear why we need one when there are already people who are supposed to be in charge of the Ebola response.
Second Ebola Nurse May Have Shown Early Symptoms Longer Than First Reported
More Ebola news that could have a negative impact on public opinion.
Joe Biden’s Son Kicked Out of Navy Reserve For Cocaine Use
Poor Joe Biden can’t stay out of the news. This time, it’s not one of his gaffes but one by his youngest son.
A Cautionary Note About Polling Between Now And Election Day
Individual polls are likely to be volatile, so don’t pay too much attention to them.
Ebola In The Age Of 24/7 News And A Broken Political Culture
Combining politics, an incessantly sensationalist news cycle, and a virus that scares a lot of people can’t end well.