Why Your Vote Doesn't Count, Obama's Failed Narrative, Four More Years of War!: November Reason Preview!
Matt Welch and Kennedy discuss what's in the new issue of Reason.
Politics
Missing Minutes in Mitt Tape
Conservatives are upset that the tape of Mitt Romney's controversial remarks is missing material at what could be a crucial moment
Despite Promises, Economic Goals Remain Beyond Politicians' Reach
Promises are cheap, especially when you're just trying to win the next election
Libertarians Sue To Place Alternative Gary Johnson on Michigan Ballot
With the GOP trying to squeeze out perceived competition, the small party goes to its back-up plan
Responding to Romney Remarks, Obama Denies That Americans Are "Victims"
Dependent on the state, sure, but not "victims"
Clint Eastwood Touts His Libertarian Views on TV
Tells Ellen DeGeneres that he supports "socially liberal, fiscally conservative and government staying out of everyone's lives."
Gary Johnson Is the Solution to Our Two-Party Problems
Without big government, our possibilities are limitless.
Presidential Race Remains Tied
Though it's still too early to know if the latest kerfuffle had an impact
ACLU to Take the CIA to Court
Despite FOIA requests the CIA has not confirmed the use of drones
Four Things Government Could Do to Ease Poverty
Anti-poverty spending has soared while poverty rates have held steady. It's time to try something new.
Japanese Sites Under Attack From Chinese Hackers
Government ministries, hospitals, and courts among those affected as spat over disputed islands intensifies
Pelosi Weighs in on Romney's Recent Comments
Presumably she was included in the "47 percent" the GOP nominee referred to.
France Begins Ratification Process For European Budget Treaty
French President Hollande already meeting opposition from fellow socialists
Conservative Commentators Hit Romney Over "47 Percent" Remarks
Peggy Noonan and John McCormack are not impressed
Panetta Claims U.S. is Not Trying to Contain China
American military bases in Asia and the Pacific might be sending another message
Warren Edging Brown in Recent Polls
WBUR poll shows the Democratic nominee ahead by five points
47 Percent Have Unfavorable Opinion of Polls, According to Poll
Politicians and political commentators also not viewed favorably
GOP Leadership Looks to Block Farm Bill Vote
Many in Congress want a vote before the election
Leader of Russia's Communist Party Insults Ambassador Stevens
Took to twitter saying, "The American ambassador to Libya was shot down like the lowest dog. He was the main expert for the Libyan 'revolution'. What he reaped, he sowed"
Professor Investigated for Using Class Time to Stump for Obama
She was supposed to be teaching math
Ryan Hits Obama on Defense, Energy Policy in Virginia
Our pork tastes so much better than their pork
Rahm Emanuel: Chicago Teacher Deal Is an Honest Compromise
Preserves longer school day and school year while giving up more money
Scott Brown's Campaign Against Both Warren and GOP Establishment
May depend on drawing in Obama-voting independents
California's Richardson Fights Back Against Ethics Charges
Congresswoman accused of pushing staffers to work on her campaign
Linda McMahon Also Rips Romney's "47 Percent" Comments
But she has also used the statistic in her campaign
Wis. AG Appeals Union Ruling, Asks for Stay
Everybody is still confused about whether or not collective bargaining is back in the mix
James O'Keefe Sees Double-Standard in Coverage of Romney Video
Not as much concern about the legalities and origins of the video as there is with his group's work
Romney: Government Shouldn't Redistribute Wealth
Except for, of course, the many things the right wants to subsidize, like defense contracts
Romney Campaign Looks to Hit Obama Over 14 Year Old Recording
Because nothing he has said in the last few years is worth going after...
Scott Brown Distances Himself From Romney's "47 Percent" Comments
Says, "That's not the way I view the world."
Obama Responds to Romney's "47 Percent" Comments
Says the president should "work for everyone, not just for some."
