Elections
Libertarian 'Spoiler' Alert! Seven Democratic Victories in Which the LP Candidate Received More Than the Margin of Defeat
On Friday, Garrett Quinn pointed out two congressional races in which a Libertarian Party candidate received considerably more votes than the margin separating a winning Democrat from a losing Republican: Massachusetts' 6th District (48.3%-47.3%-4.5%** for Rep. John Tierney over Richard Tisei and Daniel Fishman), and Utah's 4th District (49.3%-48.1%-2.6%** for Rep. Jim Matheson over Mia Love and Jim Vein).
George Will Says GOP Should Turn Libertarian While David Frum Bromances Social Cons
Over the weekend at the Wash Post, George Will says that the GOP needs to channel its inner libertarian.
Meet the Members of Congress Who Will Make Marijuana Reform an Issue in 2013
Now that Colorado and Washington state have legalized recreational marijuana, it's time to consider what Washington, D.C. will do about it.
Will Romney Be Last Republican Presidential Hopeful Trying to Run Up Margins Among White Voters?
Since Richard Nixon Republicans have relied on overwhelming margins among white voters, but it doesn't look like it's going to work anymore
Prohibition: The Real Reefer Madness
The nation's drug warriors plow ahead, driven by fear of a world where addicts clog the gutters.
Secession Petitions From 20 States on White House Website
If 25,000 sign a petition the White House is required to respond
Grover Norquist Offers His Assessment of Why Obama Won
It's because the President called Romney a "poopy face"
Allen West Still Behind Patrick Murphy in Partial Recount
The Tea Party darling is ready to pursue whatever legal action may be available
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Not a Fan of the Electoral College
Says it is disappointing only a few states determine who will be elected
Libertarians vs. Conservatives: "We've seen some real progress"
Glenn "Instapundit" Reynolds, responding to wailing and gnashing of teeth among many conservatives in the wake of last week's election.
The Election's Unanswered Question
There is one message that is yet to be heard by most voters.
Charles Darwin Gets 4,000 Votes Against Christian Conservative Congressman
Said evolution was a lie from "the pit of hell."
Sources: Consultants Ran Roughshod over Romney Campaign Efforts
Mitt losing a job due to consultant advice? Imagine that.
Cascade of New Regulations May Come with Obama's New Term
Election politics led to a backlog
San Diego's Market-Oriented Reforms in Hands of Hostile Mayor
Well, it was nice while it lasted
GOP, Democrats Strengthened State Legislative Control in Their Strongholds
Are the two major parties becoming regional?
Why Mitt Romney Lost—and the GOP Will Continue to Lose
The party's message is confused, contradictory, and unconvincing.
California's Deadly Embrace of Big Government
Golden State voters open the gates to an endless flood of tax increases.
Voter Turnout, Margin "Astronomical" for Obama in Some Philly Wards
99% for Obama with 90% turnout in some districts
Gary Johnson May Not Have Broken One Percent
With absentee ballots and late returns coming in it looks like the LP candidate did not do as well as previously thought
Romney's Technology Effort Contributed to GOTV Failure
GOP candidate received fewer votes than John McCain
Warren Seat on Senate Banking Committee Likely
The senator-elect has called for breaking up big banks
Barack Obama Thanks Volunteers at Chicago Headquarters, Tells Campaign-Like Story of 25-Year-Old Self
The president makes a surprise visit
Karl Rove: Obama Suppressed the Vote
Even assuming he's just screwing with people, it's funny
MT GOP Upset Over Libertarian Candidate's Role
The Republican lost and the Libertarian drew a lot of votes
The Taming of the Tea Party
It wasn't a pretty year for the Tea Party movement-unless you were in the Ron Paul wing.
Best-Ever Showing Has Libertarians Hopeful
Maybe there's a constituency for freedom, after all
Election's Over, Can We Focus on the Wars Now?
Barack Obama tried to extend the war in Iraq, has more troops in Afghanistan than Bush did, and is ordering drone strikes at a dizzying pace.
