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Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) on the GOP's "first move" should they gain the majority in the mid-terms: "House Republicans' first move in the majority would be to extend tax cuts set to expire at the end of the year, House GOP Conference Chairman Mike Pence (Ind.) suggested Wednesday evening.  Pence, the third-ranking Republican in the House, said that House Republicans would look to extend the tax cuts they helped President George W. Bush pass in 2001...

These "Christian nation" people make my head hurt worse than it already does: "Appearing before the Republican Women of Bossier with Sen. David Vitter (R-LA), Rep. John Fleming (R-LA) cast the November elections as a choice between godlessness and Christianity. He also called bipartisanship impossible. "We have two competing world views here and there is no way that we can reach across the aisle -- one is going to have to win," Fleming said. "We...

A sneak peek of what to expect should Republicans take control of the House in November--other than subpoenas, hearings, and impeachment proceedings, that is--from Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan:"If we win, what will we get done? Mostly, I'll be honest, most of what we can get done is have the big fight, have the big debate, and have the framework for the 2012 election."<br />In other words, what are they good for? Absolutely nothin'. Say it...

Republicans love them some Constytooshun. Well, most of it anyway. OK, some of it. The Second Amendment is all right, the rest just needs "a lot of tweaking" says Paul Broun. Like in 42 places:"Republican Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia won his seat in Congress campaigning as a strict defender of the Constitution. He carries a copy in his pocket and is particularly fond of invoking the Second Amendment right to bear arms.But it turns...

Las Vegas Review-Journal reports: Angle campaign spokesman Jerry Stacy said the Republican is anxious to face the Democratic incumbent and Senate majority leader. "I want to thank Harry Reid for finally agreeing with us that the voters deserve to know where the two candidates stand on the issues before early voting begins," Stacy said. "Sharron Angle is looking forward to debating Harry Reid," he added, saying details are being worked out. Reid campaign spokesman...

From Think Progress: "Republican Allen West is the Tea Party candidate for House in Florida's 22nd district...and has become a favorite among conservatives, earning the endorsement of Sarah Palin." The reason West is welcome in the Tea Party and why he's been endorsed by Sarah the Quitter will become clear. First, a little of Mr. West's history: "West began his political career after resigning from the military following an investigation into his interrogation tactics. In...

Then and now. June of 2009 (emphasis added) :"General Motors hopes that bankruptcy will make the struggling automaker stronger and more competitive. Republicans are hoping it will do the same for them.The GOP sees President Barack Obama's decision to help the unpopular carmaker as an easy opportunity to paint him as a bailout-happy, deficit-drunk spendthrift eager to impose a heavy government hand on a swath of industries. ...Republicans see in GM a chance for their...

I can see it now. Cage matches on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell in a loser leaves town, no holds barred, Texas death match to decide the fate of health care reform. Chuck Schumer hits John Cornyn on the head with a folding chair during an argument over extending tax cuts. Stacy Keibler on CSPAN (OK, that part might not be so bad)."Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon...

Sharron Angle, the gift that keeps on giving. The well of stupid that never runs dry. From an interview with Action News in Las Vegas on the subject of "Obamacare": "I think we get confused a little bit. Our healthcare system is the best in the world. There's nothing wrong with our healthcare system. Our doctors are the best," says Angle."But how many people get access to the best healthcare in the world," asks Action...

Not that Republicans are serious about this balanced budget amendment nonsense, but let's take a look at what it might look like if it had been in effect in 2009. If, as the amendment would require, federal spending could not exceed federal revenue. Federal revenues for 2009 totaled $2.105 trillion:Mandatory, as in required by law, spending plus interest on the national debt totaled $2.148 trillion: That means nothing for Defense, nothing for Homeland Security, nothing...