Taking a Whack at Donald Trump: The Piñata
Can you tell which one is the idiotic blowhard?
Elections
Ted Cruz's Really Dumb Plan to Politicize the Supreme Court
This would turn the court into a third political branch, notes George Will.
Which States Will Legalize Pot Next?
A preview of the marijuana initiatives that voters can expect to see in 2015 and 2016
Matt Welch on Millennials and the Post-Gay Marriage GOP: 'If you're perceived to be intolerant, forget it'
Also, new study proves I might be right!
The Fight for the Millennial Voter
Change happens on the battlefield of ideas, not as the result of elections.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich to Officially Join GOP Presidential Horde
Like so many other Republican candidates, John Kasich espouses socially conservative views and apocryphal support for limited government.
On Marijuana Policy, Rand Paul Leads Presidential Candidates of Both Parties
The Kentucky senator gets an A- from MPP, followed by Jim Webb with a B+.
What Can We Learn From National Primary Polling? Virtually Nothing.
Who's up? Who's down? Who cares?
Martin O'Malley and the Liberal Hawks
The Democratic presidential candidate lays out a foreign policy agenda-and takes a swipe at Clinton over Benghazi.
Unelected Judges, Constitutional Amendments, and Judicial Tyranny: The GOP's Angry Reactions Toward Today's Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
If Jeb Bush is any indication, they may not be angry for much longer.
Rand Paul Backs Confederate Flag Removal, Calls It Symbol of Racism and Murder
Libertarian Republicans and the Confederate flag
Give Jeb Bush Some Credit
The GOP presidential hopeful has ignited a debate about economic growth.
Meet the Press Runs 'Gun Violence' Report After Racist Massacre, Calling the Issue 'Color-Blind'
Meanwhile, Martin O'Malley tries to reposition himself.
How Confederate-flag GOP Presidential Politics in South Carolina Have Changed…for the Better
In 2000, John McCain felt like he needed to 'lie' about his distaste for the flag; by 2012 it was a non-issue
Martin O'Malley on Charleston: Quick to Call for New Gun Laws, Unprepared to Talk About Racism
Catching the candidate off guard
The 2016 Candidates on the Charleston AME Church Shooting
This is relevant to my issues because...
Hillary's So Old, She'd Be the Same Age as Ronald Reagan Was When He Entered the White House
Hillary Clinton is physically and mentally fit for the office. But her policies are absolutely tired, backward-looking & so last-century.
Rand Paul: "Blow Up the Tax Code and Start Over"
The Kentucky senator outlines plans in WSJ, on same opinion page that blasts Marco Rubio's budget-busting proposal.
The Did-Something Candidate
Scott Walker stands out in the 2016 field for running on his record. How does it stack up?
The Clintons' Disdain for the Second Amendment
"You can't have a bunch of people walking around with guns," Hillary's husband says.
Rand Paul's Strategic Ambiguity
An unusual foreign policy stance has unusual political perils.
Launching Campaign for President, Jeb Bush Tries to Thread the Needle of His Family History
The GOP hopeful wants you to look past his last name.
5 Things to Know About Jeb Bush's Campaign for President
Get up to speed while you wait for his official announcement to begin.
Former DeMaio Aide Admits Fabricating Threats over Sexual Harassment Claims
Internal scandal roiled congressional efforts of gay libertarian Republican.
Marijuana Federalism Beats Prohibitionist Meddling
Presidential candidates prefer Carly Fiorina's stance on legalization to Chris Christie's.
Hillary Clinton Announces Plan to Essentially Be Barack Obama's Third Term
Her big 'launch' speech is full of absolutely no surprises.
Rubio the Average American
NY Times investigations paint Rubio as pretty average, something candidates can pay millions trying to look like
On Marijuana Legalization, Most Presidential Candidates Agree With Fiorina, Not Christie
Cannabis federalism is popular among Republicans and Democrats.
Is Rand Paul Through? Or Only For Disaffected Outsiders? He Hasn't Given Up on Being the Reasonable About Criminal Justice Republican
There's lots to say about Rand Paul's campaign. Someone's going to say all of it.
Bill Clinton Probably Won't Give Paid Speeches if Hillary is President, Foundation Will Presumably Churn On
The former president dismissed concerns about Clinton Foundation donations.
Carly Fiorina Cries Federalism on Marijuana
Without a clear, crowd-pleasing conservative position on issues like marijuana and same-sex marriage, the safe spot for GOP politicians is in invoking federalism.
NPR Repeats False Claim Bernie Sanders is Israeli Citizen, Got it From Facebook
Sanders' far left base tends to be anti-Israel whereas Sanders does not.
Ted Cruz Going After the Libertarian-Hawk Vote
Are there libertarian-leaning Republicans who think Rand Paul is too soft on ISIS?
Can They Stop Themselves?
Reason's guide to whether any of the 2016 presidential hopefuls would actually cut government.
Donald Rumsfeld Says Goal of Democracy in Iraq Was 'Unrealistic,' Still a Popular Bipartisan Goal
The former Bush defense secretary's said he's always been uncomfortable with the democratic rhetoric.
Jeb Bush Panicking to Discover Voters Just Aren't That into Him
The ultimate Potemkin candidate of 2016?
