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McCain: People Want Me to Run Again

This weekend, Sen. John McCain said that people are pressuring him to run for President again.  Fortunately, he explained that a Presidential run was “not on his radar.” “Particularly since the shutdown, I’ve had a spate of e-mails and letters

Levin Blasts GOP Establishment: They 'Neither Win nor Fight'

Levin Blasts GOP Establishment: They 'Neither Win nor Fight'

On Saturday, conservative talk radio host Mark Levin accused the Republican establishment of having no principles or vision. He blasted them for claiming they will “fight” President Barack Obama and his policies like Obamacare once they “win,” even though past

Obama Pushes Immigration Reform After Meeting with McCain

Obama Pushes Immigration Reform After Meeting with McCain

One day after asking Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to meet with him in the White House to determine strategies for passing comprehensive immigration reform, President Barack Obama made another push for the controversial legislation on Friday in a speech in

House Republican Circulating Petition to Push Immigration Reform

House Republican Circulating Petition to Push Immigration Reform

The third House Republican to support the comprehensive immigration bill introduced by House Democrats is circulating a petition to House Republicans to pressure House Republican leaders to bring up comprehensive immigration reform legislation this year.  On Friday, Rep. David Valadao

McCain: We'll Try to Pass Immigration Changes After GOP Primaries

McCain: We'll Try to Pass Immigration Changes After GOP Primaries

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) gave the clearest indication that proponents of comprehensive immigration reform may make their final–and strongest–push to get legislation passed next year after House Republicans make it through their primaries.  “I think conventional wisdom is that time

McCain On Gohmert: 'No Intelligence'

McCain On Gohmert: 'No Intelligence'

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) violated Reagan’s 11th Commandment Wednesday night by accusing fellow Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of having “no intelligence.” The charge was in response to something Gohmert said this past weekend about McCain. To be fair, Gohmert was

McCain: We Need Biden's Help

McCain: We Need Biden's Help

Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) asked for Vice President Joe Biden to step in and help broker a deal over the government shutdown, stating, “maybe we need to get Joe Biden out of the witness

McCain: Cruz 'Not Representing Us'

McCain: Cruz 'Not Representing Us'

On Friday, after blaming conservatives like Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for the Obama administration’s mishandling of military death benefits, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said Cruz simply did not represent the GOP. Fox News host Martha MacCallum mentioned that Cruz would

McCain: 'Never Get Personal' in Politics

McCain: 'Never Get Personal' in Politics

Sen. John McCain, posing as someone above the fray as Tea Party conservatives and establishment Republicans do battle with each other, had the brazen gall to say that he has learned to “never get personal” in political disputes. He claimed

McCain Decries the GOP Civil War He Started

McCain Decries the GOP Civil War He Started

On Friday, Sen. John McCain indulged in his favorite pastime–going to the media and criticizing his fellow Republicans. Speaking to CBS, McCain said the GOP was “dysfunctional” and blamed Sens. Cruz and Lee for driving wedges between Republicans over their

McCain attacks Cruz

John McCain tried to grab a few minutes at the end of the Ted Cruz filibuster, leading magnificently sarcastic Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan to Tweet that McCain wanted to give the Democratic response to Cruz’ speech.   Eventually McCain

Reid Tries To Negotiate Time For McCain!

Reid Tries To Negotiate Time For McCain!

Senator Harry Reid tried to convince Senator Ted Cruz to yield 15 minutes of his time to his friend, Senator John McCain. Cruz said his understanding of Senate rules prevents him from speaking after noon ET and that he would

McCain: Cruz and I Are 'Very Friendly'

McCain: Cruz and I Are 'Very Friendly'

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has denied a report quoting an employee of his office claiming he “f***ing hates” Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).  As Senate Republicans convened for their weekly lunch meeting on Tuesday, members spoke to reporters about their views