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Wendy Davis, Republican? 'I Wasn't Driven by' Ideology

Wendy Davis, Republican? 'I Wasn't Driven by' Ideology

Wendy Davis’s allure to the far left since her rise to national prominence this summer has been her staunch socially liberal views, though she was not always known in Texas for that. When launching her political career, opponents questioned Davis’s

Sen. David Vitter Will Run for Louisiana Governor

Sen. David Vitter Will Run for Louisiana Governor

On Tuesday, Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) announced that he will run for governor of Louisiana in 2015 and added that, if elected, it would be his last office – elected or appointed. “After much thought, prayer, and discussion with Wendy

McDonnell Could Face up to 30 Years in Prison

Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell and his wife could be facing lengthy federal prison terms if they are convicted of some of the felonies with which they are accused in today’s indictment. The crime of making false statements on a

Utah Senator Mike Lee to Give Tea Party SOTU Response

Utah Senator Mike Lee to Give Tea Party SOTU Response

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has been selected to give the Tea Party’s response to the president’s State of the Union address. Lee will deliver his remarks immediately after the president’s annual address next Tuesday. Lee, who has provided a number

Pew Poll: Christie's Unfavorability Doubled in Past Year

Pew Poll: Christie's Unfavorability Doubled in Past Year

What a difference a week makes. After Christie miraculously skated in last week’s Pew Poll thanks to national apathy, Americans have finally turned on the once-beloved governor. Pew and USA Today found that Christie’s unfavorability ratings have doubled in the

Christie: NJ's DREAM Act Compromise Example D.C. Should Follow

Christie: NJ's DREAM Act Compromise Example D.C. Should Follow

Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will urge Washington to compromise more in his inaugural address on Tuesday, using his administration’s signing of the state’s DREAM Act last month as an example that D.C. should follow.  According to excerpts of his address, Christie