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Virginia: The candidate for Lt. Gov., in his own words

In Virginia, E.W. Jackson, the nominee for lieutenant governor, is grabbing headlines for his history of extreme comments. Read More

Muscician and gun rights activist Ted Nugent addresses a seminar at the National Rifle Association's 140th convention in Pittsburgh  Sunday, May 1, 2011.  (Photo by Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Nugent vs Nugent? Different takes on gun rights

Brothers in arms? Not the Nugent men: Ted is extreme pro-gun; Jeffrey's views are more nuanced. Read More

Rep. Michelle Bachmann, R- Minn., speaks at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., Saturday, March 16, 2013. It may seem early, but the diehard activists who attended the three-day conference are already picking favorites in what could be a crowded Republican presidential primary in 2016.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Michele Bachmann’s ‘great news’ about Obamacare repeal

If you feel like you lost track of Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann since her failed 2012 presidential bid, this has been the week to remedy that. With 17 months until the 2014 midterm election, Bachmann is out with her first campaign ad. The subject? Obamacare! Read More

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Look who’s talking: Cheney and Rumsfeld take on Benghazi

Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld weigh in on the Obama administration's response to Benghazi. Should they really be the ones giving national security advice? Read More

Michele Bachmann trying Google Glass. (Twitter via NBC's Luke Russert)

Michele Bachmann meets Google Glass

Michele Bachmann takes on cutting edge techonology, but not without a shout-out to her favorite news source. Read More

Rep. Allen West.  (Photo by Joe Skipper/Reuters)

An early comeback for Allen West?

It’s up to Rick Scott who will take on the position of lieutenant governor, and late last week he floated a surprising option. One-term Congressman Allen West, the Florida Republican who lost his bid for reelection in November to Democrat Patrick Murphy. Read More

Singer Justin Bieber did not fare well among Democrats and Republicans in a new poll.

Lennon or McCartney? A new poll on music and politics

Democrats and Republicans may not agree on much--except for their dislike of Justin Bieber. Read More

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08:  Actor Tom Hanks attends The 2013 Drama Desk Nominees Reception at JW Marriott Essex House on May 8, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

America’s most trusted? Hint: Not a politician

Reader’s Digest released its annual list of the 100 Most Trusted People in America. Only a few politicians made the cut. Read More

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Unbelievable: Limbaugh finds the Obama connection in Cleveland kidnappings

In case you had any doubts on whether the far-right could find a way to trace any tragedy or negative event back to President Obama, rest assured. It can be done! Read More

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Funny or Die takes on marriage equality

Funny or Die joined forces with Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson to create a unique pitch for marriage equality. Read More

NRA executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  More than 70,000 peope are expected to attend the NRA's 3-day annual meeting that features nearly 550 exhibitors, gun trade show and a political rally. The Show runs from May 3-5.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Even with a new NRA president, the same old thinking

Current NRA President David Keene will pass off the position to Jim Porter, an Alabama lawyer who once called Obama a "fake president." Read More

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Armed rebellion on the horizon? 29% say yes!

How do we know that conspiracy theories about the government scheming to launch a massive gun-grabbing operation are in fact hitting the mainstream? A new survey shows that 29% of Americans believe that armed rebellion might be necessary in the next few years. Read More

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Ralph Wilson)

Unemployment is due to drug use, says PA governor

Since 2011, Pennsylvania had slid from 7th in job creation all the way down to 49th, while the unemployment rate is currently higher than the national average. GOP Gov. Corbett is on the defensive. Read More

Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, speaks at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference today.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

From Gohmert to Palin, a Sideshow double play!

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert is suggesting that the president is blindly accepting the policy advice of the Muslim Brotherhood. And Palin describes participants at the Correspondents Dinner as 'assclowns.' Read More

FILE- In this June 1, 2011, file photo, GOP strategist Karl Rove arrives at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver , where he addressed Republicans at a fund raising luncheon.  (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)

Karl Rove says George W. Bush is ‘up there’ with the greats

Karl Rove weighs in on how George W. Bush will stack up to his predecessors in the history books. Read More

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Mark Sanford takes on Pelosi – a cardboard cutout, that is

Trailing Democratic challenger Elizabeth Colbert Busch, former Gov. Mark Sanford tries something new. He sets up a debate with a cardboard cutout of GOP enemy Nancy Pelosi. Yes, things just got weird. Read More

Oklahoma state Rep. Dennis Johnson.

Unbelievable: Oklahoma GOPer uses term ‘Jew me down’

No matter how hard Republicans try and expand their voter base to be more inclusive of minority groups, it seems like there’s always someone in the ranks stepping up to botch the effort. Read More

Red Sox game after Boston bombings

Boston Strong: Fenway and beyond

Baseball, hockey and basketball players paid tribute to Boston in their recent games. Read More

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Congressman pays tribute to Memphis soul and punks the press…all in one tweet.

Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen was less than pleased with the media attention he got for some misunderstood twitter action. This week, he turned to Twitter with his own plan in mind. Read More

Larry Pratt, executive director of Gun Owners of America

The week in GOP jaw-droppers…from Noah’s Ark to bad polling

Republicans have said some memorable things this week on topics from climate change to repealing a ban on gay sex in Montana, to polling on background checks for gun purchases. Read More