John Mashek

When You Think About the Election, Think About Guns and the Supreme Court

By John Mashek - A Capital View - August 4, 2008

The next president will have a big say in how safe our streets are. more >>

GOP Oil and Gas Scare Tactics, Cont.

By John Mashek - A Capital View - August 1, 2008

Exxon Mobil posted a record profit for the quarter, but yeah, they need more. more >>

Don't Buy the Republican Oil and Gas Scare Tactics

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 31, 2008

The Republicans want to energy-scare you into supporting them, but they share plenty of blame, too. more >>

Appreciating Bob Novak

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 29, 2008

You might be surprised to learn that the Prince of Darkness and I are old friends. Don't be. more >>

John McCain's Negative Attacks Against Barack Obama Hit a Low Mark

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 28, 2008

What will the Arizona senator come up with next? A charge of treason against Barack Obama? more >>

The Incredible Shrinking Democratic and Republican Conventions

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 25, 2008

The media are going to cover the political parties less this year. Will anyone notice or care? more >>

The Myth of the Media Bias Toward Barack Obama

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 23, 2008

Candidates have always complained about media bias; John McCain is no different—and is off base. more >>

Democrats Should Toss Joe Lieberman

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 21, 2008

If he speaks at the GOP convention, so long and good riddance to the controversial senator. more >>

The GOP Should Recall the Tradition of Moderate Republican Governors Like Linwood Holton

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 18, 2008

Former Gov. Linwood Holton is the model that Republicans need to win again in place like Virginia. more >>

The Failed Legacy of George W. Bush

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 14, 2008

The incumbent will be leaving an array of problems for John McCain or Barack Obama. more >>

Jesse Jackson's Barack Obama Lesson: His Time Has Passed

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 10, 2008

His remarks about Obama demonstrate that he has lost his touch. more >>

Douglas Feith Keeps Spinning Fairy Tales About Iraq

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 7, 2008

Once again, the Bushie omits key facts about the run-up and inept execution of the war. more >>

Let's Skip the Patriotism and Religious Talk About McCain and Obama and Move On to Substantive Issues

By John Mashek - A Capital View - July 2, 2008

Can we please move on to more substantive issues like the wars, taxes, energy costs, and so on? more >>

Presidential Debates Between McCain and Obama Will Have Extra Importance

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 30, 2008

But let's kick out the spinners and allow the candidates' performances to speak for themselves. more >>

Supreme Court's Decision Will Spark Lawsuits and Violence

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 27, 2008

The ruling was ill considered and dangerous. more >>

Dobson for President—Let Him Test His Rigid Views With the Voters

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 25, 2008

Let's see him offer his wacky, rigid views to the voters instead of demanding pols follow his line. more >>

John McCain Is the Top Flip-Flopper

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 23, 2008

McCain supporters suffer from political amnesia when they say Obama is the top flip-flopper. more >>

Barack Obama's Bad Decision on Public Financing

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 20, 2008

It won't hurt much, but Obama looks smaller. more >>

The Insultingly Irrelevant George W. Bush and One More Word on Ron Paul

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 19, 2008

The lame duck president can't even generate outrage abroad, while Paul stirs controversy here. more >>

Ron Paul, the Political Wild Card in This Presidential Election

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 16, 2008

If they stay home, it could cripple John McCain's candidacy. more >>

Hot Weather Brings Negative Charges in the Obama-McCain Presidential Campaign

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 12, 2008

McCain and Obama try to paint each other in the worst possible light in the campaign's dog days. more >>

Afghanistan Remains a Question Mark Even as First Lady Laura Bush Visits

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 9, 2008

The country remains a major question mark as President Bush's term winds down. more >>

Obama's Veep Choice

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 6, 2008

Five names (other than Clinton) to consider. more >>

What Does Hillary Want?

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 4, 2008

Obama should be careful in weighing that question. more >>

Matalin and Penn Are the Worst of the New Breed of Political Consultants

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 2, 2008

Matalin and Penn are the worst of the new breed. more >>