Jim DeMint says Senate tipping point is “a few more Ted Cruzs”

Congress doesn’t need more cowbell — it needs more Sen. Ted Cruz!

According to Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint, recapturing the Senate for Republicans comes down to electing more people like the feisty Texas Senator.

Nevada lawmaker introduces legislation to ban texting while walking

Thirty nine states have completely prohibited texting while driving and have put harsh penalties in place to prevent what they call “distracted driving.” Now, a Nevada lawmaker wants to prevent distracted walking as well.

Texas lawmaker working to arm first responders

Texas firefighters may soon be able to bring guns to a fire fight.

proposed bill in Texas would create a special exception for firefighters and EMS personnel in counties with a population of under 50,000, allowing them to pack heat alongside medical equipment.

 

Joe Biden, civil rights wunderkind

The legend of Vice President Joe Biden grew once again Wednesday night.

Biden staked his claim in the civil rights movement by asserting that he desegregated movie theaters as a boy, as Paul Bedard of The Washington Examiner reported.

Subway founder says regulations would prevent sandwich chain from being started today

It’s hard to imagine a world without the $5 Footlong. But Subway founder Fred Deluca says the sandwich chain would not exist if it started today.

Gary Johnson: “Air Force One needs to be grounded”

The 2012 presidential election has been over for nearly four months but Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson still has qualms to share about President Barack Obama and fellow 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

New study finds that Republicans and Democrats are even divided on food choices

The differences between Republicans and Democrats are even bigger than we though – it looks like they can’t even agree on food choices!

new Public Policy Polling study released yesterday found that the two parties disagree on many of their culinary choices, including their favorite fast food chicken joint and soda preferences.

Young voters support conservative fiscal policy, liberal social policy, study confirms

In the past two presidential elections, President Barack Obama handsomely won the youth vote. But while young people overwhelming supported Obama – a progressive Democrat – in the last presidential election, a new study shows that this generation may not be as committed to liberal values as it would appear.