Outside the Beltway

First in a series of posts looking at the substance of the final presidential debate, ostensibly about foreign policy.

President Obama seems to have given away the store when it comes to the defense sequestration cuts.

Like the men who came before him, Barack Obama has vastly increased the powers of his office. Someone should have asked him about that last night.

Does it make sense to divide the Presidential debates between “domestic policy” and “foreign policy?” Yes, and no.

The candidate’s meet for one last time tonight to talk about some of the most important issues in the world.

John Sides argues that, contrary to popular conception, undecided voters are neither morons nor non-partisan.

Last night’s debate was rough and tumble, but it’s unlikely to change the state of the race.

President Obama stopped the bleeding from the first debate.

For all the hype, it’s unlikely that tonight’s debate will have the same impact as the October 3rd Debate.

Mitt Romney continues to benefit from the first Presidential Debate, but will that last past the second debate?

Viewers thought Paul Ryan was more likable and articulate than Joe Biden.

Should we stop televising political debates?

Sizing up the stakes for tonight’s one and only meeting between the two Vice-Presidential candidates.

President Obama hinted that he might be more aggressive in his next debate with Mitt Romney. That could be a mistake.

Expectations are high for Paul Ryan heading in to Thursday’s Vice-Presidential debate. That’s not necessarily a good thing.

Mitt Romney has gotten a bump in the polls from Wednesday debate, but it’s still too early to say if it means anything.

Mitt Romney won the debate last night, but it’s not at all clear that this will matter at all.

A new study looks at the reasons why people are so belligerent in their online communications.

There’s little evidence that Presidential debates can be game changers.

Getting to the heart of the problem from my POV (plus historical numbers).

Both campaigns are trying to set the stage for Wednesday’s debate.

Sacrificing our principles in the face of mob violence is never a good idea.

There’s no doubt about it, our political culture is pretty horrible.

Should people be able to vote six weeks before Election Day?

It’s looking less likely that the GOP will be able to gain control of the Senate.

Understandably, Republicans are becoming nervous about the way things are going for Team Romney.

The President’s poll lead has shrunk, but there are still signs of trouble for Mitt Romney.

It’s still possible for Mitt Romney to win this election, but is it probable?

It may not be the one thing that costs him election, but Mitt Romney’s remarks about the “47 percent” are still a problem for his campaign.

So, Mitt Romney opened his mouth again.