Elections
Lindsey Graham's Debate Pitch: We're All Gonna Die!
All that matters is defeating ISIS (and Hillary).
Reason Live Tweets the GOP Debate: Now!
It's debate time! Join us for hours of news, views, and abuse about the first round of Republican faceoffs.
Rand Paul: Does He Need to Be More Libertarian, Or Do Fans Just Want Him to be More Libertarian?
To many libertarians, the battle of ideas trumps the battle for office.
7 Things to Watch For in Tonight's GOP Presidential Debate
The Trump factor, pot legalization, immigration arguments, Rand Paul's stand-out moment, and more.
The RNC Appears to Be Pushing Away Anti-Gay Posturing
Resolution challenging Supreme Court marriage decision rejected.
Chris Christie: Not Just a Memory
The New Jersey governor's role in the primary has been usurped by other candidates.
Join Us Tomorrow As Reason Live Tweets the First GOP Debate
All the news, views, and abuse you can use about the Republican faceoffs at 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 pm. on Fox News
Biden's Blundering vs. Clinton's Confusion
Which candidate has a more embarrassing record of gaffes and misstatements?
Here Are the 10 Republican Presidential Candidates Who Will Compete in the First GOP Debate
Fox News releases list of candidates who qualify for Thursday's prime time primary showdown.
The Mindlessness of Donald Trump—and What It Reveals About the GOP
The candidate's lack of a traditional political agenda is key to his anti-political appeal.
The Public Prefers Both Planned Parenthood and the NRA to Any Major Presidential Candidate
According to an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll
How Donald Trump Is Like John Hancock
The complicated political dynamics between rich presidential candidates and poorer ones far predate the 20th century.
Worried About Rand Paul Falling in the Polls? Don't Be.
Numbers this far out mean little under the best of circumstances. And these are not the best of circumstances.
Candidate Calls for Constitutional Amendments Are Phony
Don't treat demands for revisions seriously.
Friday A/V Club: Behind the Buckley/Vidal Debates
Free speech, flags, a police riot, and the other time Bill Buckley called Gore Vidal a queer
Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore Becomes the 17th Candidate to Run for the GOP Presidential Nomination
He wants to DO something for America.
Mike Huckabee Pitches Himself to the AFL-CIO
The union probably preferred his position on trade deals to his position on right-to-work laws.
No One Will Be Getting High in Colorado Under a Christie Administration
New Jersey's governor warns cannabis consumers to toke up while they still can.
The 'Rand Paul is Over' Wave is Cresting
Rand Paul's campaign still has at least six months to continue being declared over.
Watch Matt Welch on FBN's After the Bell at 4:00 p.m. ET
On Trump, Jon Stewart, Mike Huckabee, Iran, and A.I. deathbots
On Immigration, Bernie Sanders Sounds Like Donald Trump
Says relaxing immigration restrictions is a right-wing Koch plot.
Third Rand Paul-Supporting SuperPAC Arises, Run by Cato Institute Co-Founder Ed Crane
Also in Paul money news: Behind in big bucks, Paul likely won't attend big weekend meeting of Koch-associated funders
Donald Trump Is Leading in the Polls. He's Still Not Going to Win the Nomination.
Primary polling taken this far out tells us virtually nothing about who will ultimately triumph.
What Ever Happened to Mike Huckabee?
His campaign hasn't been proceeding according to plan.
Lindsey Graham Slams Presidential Debate Qualifications, Polling Cut-off
Say it's silly to base who attends a debate this early based on national polling
Admit it, Dems: Hillary Could Strangle a Puppy on Live TV, and You'd Still Back Her (UPDATED: It's worse than you think)
Democrats don't give a "fart" about legally required government email transparency, as even Democrats now admit.
Jeb Bush Wants to "Phase Out" Medicare. It's Not As Exciting As It Sounds.
Medicare as we know it is unsustainable if we leave it alone.
Why Was the Border Patrol Union Going to Participate in Donald Trump's U.S.-Mexico Border Tour?
Should armed agents of the state be able to organize and use their power to influence politics?
'A lousy Republican, a lousy conservative, and a vulgar human being'
Some televised commentary about various 2016 candidates, including a shout-out to "Team Woodchipper"
Scott Walker Tries (and Fails) to Clarify His Position on Marijuana Legalization
Federalism and the urge to bash Obama pull him in opposite directions.
Martin O'Malley: Unknown but Not Implausible
He may not be polling well, but the Democratic candidate made a good impression in Iowa.
Watch Matt Welch on Fox Business Network's After the Bell at 4:30 p.m. ET
On Trump, Campaign 2016, and candidates trying to act cool
Republicans Have Waded Into the Fever Swamps
There's never been a greater need to keep America safe from current and aspiring Americans.
The Politicians' War on Uber
When politicians threaten to destroy innovative companies, they're threatening us all.
Stephen A. Smith: Every Black Person Should Vote for the Republican Nominee for President in 2016
Perhaps some Republican candidates may even be more capable of demonstrating black lives matter than Democrats
Trump Gives Out Lindsey Graham's Cellphone Number During S.C. Speech
Was called a jackass, acted like one in response
If Chris Christie's Running for President But Nobody Notices, Is It Still a Campaign?
A candidate falls in the polls