Department of Cronyism
Politicians' decisions rest on political pressures. So how could a Department of Business be a good idea?
Barack Obama
The Candidates' Trade Nonsense
Both candidates indulge the superstition that while exports are good, imports and outsourcing are bad.
Should You Vote for President?
As long as your vote is consistent with your conscience, it is impossible to waste your vote.
Gay Rights Group Files FCC Complaint over Mysterious Anti-Obama Texts
Unsolicited messages warned recipients that Obama wants to force gay marriage onto the states
Obama, Christie Go on Disaster Tour Together
Dear media: "Bipartisan" and "non-political" are not synonyms.
2012 Election Fundamentals: Incumbency, the Ground Game and Ohio
What's Ohio got to do with it?
3 Stupid Responses to Hurricane Sandy - and Every Other Disaster You Can Think Of
This trifecta gets trotted out whenever there's a hurricane, earthquake, or terrifying event.
Axelrod Says He Will Shave Mustache if Obama Loses Michigan, Pennsylvania Or Minnesota
Best reason to vote for Romney so far
Sandy Gives Obama Commander-in-Chief Moment
President has been receiving praise from political opponents
Don't Break Out the Sparkling Apple Cider Just Yet or, Two Strong Scenarios That Point to an Obama Win
First, from The Hill's Mark Mellman, who notes that most of the "fundamentals" (such as economic trends, demography, etc.) all favor a Barack Obama win.
If Obama Loses, Blame His Policies, Not Racism
American political tribalism continues to wane.
The Libertarian Case for Gary Johnson
He's not going to win the election. But a strong showing by him may just win the future.
Romney Is the Most Protectionist GOP Candidate in Living Memory
The Republican presidential hopeful is at odds with his party's free-trade beliefs.
Neither Candidate Has Lead Amongst Early Voters
About a third of both Obama and Romney supporters plan to vote early
Obama Says He Would Like to Create "Secretary of Business" if Reelected
Wants to consolidate some government agencies into one new department
Oliver Stone Rips Obama in New Book
Points out he's continued Bush's policies and broke his promises
Fear No Hurricane: Obama Quietly Approved Federal Subsidies to Houses in Floodplains in July
President Obama expanded a program offering subsidized insurance to ocean-front homeowners this summer.
Candidates Should Harp on My Pet Causes, Not Yours
Media disappointment in the failure of Obama and Romney to address issues of particular importance.
3rd Quarter GDP Growth Due to Government Spending, No Reason to Celebrate
The "unexpectedly" high initial estimate of 2 percent growth in GDP is mostly due to government spending.
Obama: Defeating Romney Would Be Mandate For Deficit Reduction Plan
Republicans in Congress might disagree
Americans Should Reject Obama-Romney Foreign Policy
Obama and Romney think a U.S. president can and should orchestrate events in the Muslim world.
"I Pledge to Serve Barack Obama" (Urgent 2012 Election Update)
Did Ashton, Diddy, Jason, et al keep their promises?
Obama Campaign Now Raffling Off Election Night Rally Spots for Donations
Would probably be more enjoyable if the president wins
The Libertarian Case for Barack Obama
He is the lesser of two big-government, Harvard-educated evils.
