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Rand Paul admits he considered using a catheter during filibuster

When nature calls, even a United States senator can’t talk his way out of it. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul concluded his filibuster to halt the nomination of  John Brennan as CIA director just under the 13 hour mark early Thursday morning to use the restroom. “There are some limits to filibustering and I’m going to have to go take  

Cornyn blames GOP Senate losses on polling, primary wins of weak candidates

Despite leading the GOP to a net loss of two seats in last week’s election, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair John Cornyn earned himself a promotion and is poised to take on the roll of minority whip in the upcoming Congress. In a frank interview with POLITICO, Cornyn ascribed part of the blame to himself […]

Conservatives — at least a few — declare war on the Republican Party

The political chasm is widening. A line has been drawn between two different ideologies, but not between Republicans and Democrats. This gap is between the Republicans and conservatives. “I think the Republican Party is devouring the conservative movement,” said radio host and conservative commentator, Mark Levin on Wednesday. Levin sat down with former Attorney General Edwin […]

Diversity in action: Straight white men are a minority among House Democrats

For the first time in history, there will be a minority of straight white men in the House Democratic caucus.