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December 20, 2015

Is ‘intimidation’ to blame for ouster of Mozilla chief over gay marriage?

The forced resignation of Mozilla’s CEO over his views on gay marriage has sparked a passionate debate that doesn’t always break down along the lines you would expect.

December 20, 2015

Why the left is blaming John Roberts for unleashing wealthy donors

The high court’s 5-4 ruling allowing a single donor to contribute to an unlimited number of candidates and groups was embraced on the right and vilified on the left.

December 20, 2015

Washington Post and DC’s likely next mayor: Asleep at the switch

The Washington Post editorial page has most likely made Muriel Bowser the next mayor of the District of Columbia.

December 20, 2015

The Jeb Boomlet: Why journalists are promoting another Bush candidacy

You know who wants Jeb Bush to run for president? The pundits.

December 20, 2015

Why GM’s safety calamity, an utter Washington failure, isn’t a hot TV topic

Apparently, at least 13 people dying from a car defect that was covered up by a giant American automaker and has led to a recall of 1.6 million vehicles doesn’t hold a candle compared to, say, a missing Malaysian airliner.

December 20, 2015

Christie’s Self-Exoneration: What will media do if he’s innocent?

The internal report exonerating Chris Christie in the George Washington Bridge scandal was big enough news that the cable networks went live to the presser during or after President Obama talking about his meeting with Pope Francis.

December 20, 2015

Is Eric Cantor moderating his image? Washington Post offers a surprising take

The Washington Post paints a sympathetic portrait of Eric Cantor that is far different from most mainstream media portrayals.

December 20, 2015

Politicians trying to recruit friends on Facebook and Twitter: It’s complicated

Every political campaign these days needs a full-blown strategy on how to reach voters through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media outlets.

December 20, 2015

Democrats slam Nate Silver for daring to predict they'll lose the Senate

The flap reflects the special aura that surrounds Silver, a somewhat geeky data whiz who sees himself on a mission to improve journalism. 

December 20, 2015

No special prosecutor for IRS scandal: Here’s the back story

Conservatives are up in arms over the Justice Department’s refusal to name a special prosecutor in the IRS scandal.