Rand Paul's Challenge At Howard
Paul's civil libertarianism is popular right now. Can it sow the seeds of discontent with Democratic blocs? Image by Charles Dharapak, File / AP WASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul's speech at Howard...
View ArticleObama Supporters Don't Hate Hillary Clinton Anymore
Operatives from both camps during the bitter primary fight say all is forgiven. “The comments I get a third of the time, at least, are apologies,” says a Clintonite. Image by Jim Watson / Getty Images...
View ArticleThe Internet Is Really Not Afraid Of Kim Jong-Un
Be vewwwy, vewwwy qwiet. This week, we saw heightened warmongering rhetoric from North Korea. Via: Tumblr.com But the internet here: Via: Tumblr.com And here: Via: Tumblr.com Responded like this: View...
View ArticlePaul Ryan: Closing Gun Show Loophole A "Reasonable Area" For Gun Reform
The Republican congressman tells Morning Joe that he thinks there's a “workable solution.” View Video ›
View ArticleJon Stewart On The "Meth Labs Of Democracy"
Sodomy, zygotes, and welfare, oh my. Jon Stewart railed against questionable moves by very conservative state politicians around the country in a segment called, "Sodomy! Zygotes! Welfare!" First stop...
View ArticleNRA Says Background Check Compromise Won't Work
Sen. Manchin's office said Wednesday morning that the gun lobby was “neutral” on their bill. But an NRA statement released on the heels of a Manchin press conference says background checks don't work....
View ArticleThe Origins Of The Emanuel Family Dynasty
In a new memoir, Ezekiel Emanuel shows that his brothers' ruthlessness was homegrown. According to his older brother Ezekiel, the author of the new book Brothers Emanuel: A Memoir of an American...
View ArticleObama Seeks To Allay Liberals' Concerns Over His Budget
“I don't believe that all these ideas are optimal,” the president says. President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks about his proposed fiscal 2014 federal budget, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in the...
View ArticleHoward Students Didn't Totally Hate Rand Paul
Paul's speech at the historically black college didn't get a lot of converts, but the students were glad to listen. Image by Aron Heller, FILE / AP WASHINGTON — Senator Rand Paul's speech at Howard...
View ArticleRobert Gibbs Disagrees With Obama's Push For Quick Immigration Reform
The former Obama senior campaign adviser turned MSNBC pundit sees Democrats siding more with Marco Rubio's pace for reform. View Video ›
View ArticleIrish-American Lawmakers Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform
“It's not an Irish cause, a Hispanic cause, a cause of any one group. It's an American cause,” Rep. Joe Kennedy says. Image by Brendan Smialowski / Getty Images WASHINGTON — As tens of thousands of...
View ArticleRepublican Congressman Cites Biblical Great Flood To Say Climate Change Isn't...
“If you believe in the Bible, one would have to say the Great Flood is an example of climate change. That certainly wasn't because man had overdeveloped hydrocarbon energy.” View Video › Image by A...
View ArticleThe Political Candidates Whose Junk We've Seen
Anthony Weiner is part of a select group that also includes porn star Mary Carey. Created with Gliffy. Anthony Weiner, who recently voiced his interest in running for New York City mayor in a lengthy...
View Article23 People Who Will Kick Kim Jong-Un's Ass If He Fires A Missile
He thinks he's UN-stoppable, huh? So, Kim Jong-un has announced that he will be firing a missile today. Via: Tumblr.com Leading the civilized world to ask: Via: Tumblr.com Here is a list of potential...
View ArticleFBI Investigators Meet With Republican Leader Over Ashley Judd Recording
“We’re going to make sure that this is prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” McConnell aide Jesse Benton says of Juddgate. Image by Gary Cameron / Reuters WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader...
View ArticleEven Al Qaeda Thought America's Gun Background Check System Was Weak
“America is absolutely awash with easily obtainable firearms.” Source: youtube.com Even Al-Qaeda was arguing that America's background check system was weak and made guns easily obtainable. In a video...
View ArticleMichelle Obama Chokes Up At Gun Violence Speech
An emotional FLOTUS talks about Hadiya Pendleton in Chicago. View Video › WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama urged Congress to pass gun control legislation in Chicago Wednesday, getting emotional as she...
View ArticleMontana Lawmakers Repeal State's Unconstitutional Sodomy Law
“What an incredible day for equality and basic dignity,” the state's only out gay lawmaker says. Via: facebook.com Montana's only out gay lawmaker, Rep. Bryce Bennett, tweeted that the state house...
View ArticleIllinois Republican Delegation Not Joining Mark Kirk In His Gay Marriage Shift
Five of six House members said they still opposed gay marriage, while Congressman's Aaron Schock's office wouldn't return requests for comment. Image by Daily Herald, Bill Zars, File / AP Mark Kirk's...
View ArticleJoe Manchin And The NRA Are Not On The Same Page
After weeks of wooing the gun lobby, Manchin fumbles the unveiling of his background checks proposal and draws heat from the NRA. Image by Gary Cameron / Reuters Weeks of reported negotiations between...
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