Backlash in Kansas ousts at least 11 conservative lawmakers

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A top Senate leader and at least 10 other conservative Kansas legislators have lost their seats Continue reading →

Another Republican brazenly admits Voter Id and other Restrictions are designed to Impact Elections

By Robert A. Vella The essential trait of hubris is that it knows no bounds.  No matter how well-conceived nor Continue reading →

News recap: US Gov. FOIA failure, FLDS Church found guilty, KS Gov. implodes, Saudis own US refinery

By Robert A. Vella Here are four important news stories from last week which might have escaped your attention: U.S. Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: Bring back the Guillotine

“What I think we ought to do is bring the guillotine back. We should have public executions.” – Tea Party Continue reading →

House Freedom Caucus formalizes dystopian vision for America in ‘Contract with America II’

Feeling their oats after ousting former House Speaker John Boehner, the House Freedom Caucus maniacs are formalizing their policy vision Continue reading →

Boehner’s last hurrah is a victory for sensible government and a defeat for right-wing extremism

By Robert A. Vella Washington D.C. is one of the last places in the world where people would expect to Continue reading →

GOP Establishment’s #2 man in the House, Kevin McCarthy, withdraws from the Speaker race

By Robert A. Vella If the resignation of John Boehner from both his position as Speaker of the House and Continue reading →

Quotes: Boehner tried to lead a GOP at the ‘limits of crazy’ and ‘at war with its own government’

“… Boehner had the misfortune of leading, or attempting to lead, his party in an era when it had run Continue reading →