Sometimes you're paranoid, while other times, they really are coming after you. It was revealed last week that the IRS was purposely selectively scrutinizing records of conservative and Tea Party groups. Meanwhile, Rand Paul lets on that he is considering a run at the presidency in 2016, while booking appearances in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. Meanwhile, a House Committee hears for the first time from an eyewitness to the events in Libya last year that left a U.S. ambassador and three other people dead.
Gregory Hicks – Winner – Most Americans probably did not know his name until May
Is it 2016 Already?
by James Maynard May 9th, 2013 
Winners & Losers
The calendar may read 2013, but politicians from both major parties are already gearing up for the next election: No, not 2014 – 2016. Last week saw visits to key primary states from Joe Biden, Ted Cruz, Rick Santorum, Rand Paul and others. Although no candidate is close to declaring his or her intention to run for the presidency yet, these leaders are laying groundwork that would be vital to such a run. There's also new polling that sheds light on potential Democratic candidates for president and other issues.
Hillary Clinton – Winner – Joe Biden may have been the
Hillary Clinton – Winner – Joe Biden may have been the
Politicians are Losers
by James Maynard May 2nd, 2013 Winners & Losers
This was the second week in a row when it was not good to be a politician, as nearly everyone was down, or headed there quickly.
Hillary Clinton – Loser – A U.S. House panel has recently released a report detailing the September 11, 2012 attacks in Benghazi. Within its pages are requests for security details from the U.S. Ambassador to the north African nation, Gene Cretz, which were rebuked personally by Ms. Clinton. If these turn out to be authentic, it would undermine her congressional testimony given after the attack. Democrats in the House, including Elijah Cummings of Maryland,
Hillary Clinton – Loser – A U.S. House panel has recently released a report detailing the September 11, 2012 attacks in Benghazi. Within its pages are requests for security details from the U.S. Ambassador to the north African nation, Gene Cretz, which were rebuked personally by Ms. Clinton. If these turn out to be authentic, it would undermine her congressional testimony given after the attack. Democrats in the House, including Elijah Cummings of Maryland,
Politicians Having a Good Time
by James Maynard April 25th, 2013 Winners & Losers
Last week was dominated by one news story – the Marathon bombing in Boston. And although that story gripped much of the attention of the media, we have yet to see the people who will shape up as the winners or losers in the political world from the tragic events. So far, Democrats are largely calling for arrested suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to be tried by civilian courts, which would allow him to be represented by counsel, but could lead to the death penalty. Republicans, meanwhile, are mostly in favor of having him tried as an enemy combatant, which could
Girls Just Wanna Have Guns
by James Maynard April 18th, 2013 Winners & Losers
With more than a dozen senators set to support Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's upcoming filibuster against gun control measures supported by the president, the upper body voted in favor of cloture. This will bypass any planned filibuster, bringing the measure to a vote in the Senate. It is also likely that a similar measure will also be voted on soon in the House of Representatives, setting off a battle between firearms rights activists and those seeking gun control.
Rand Paul – Loser – The last time Paul led a filibuster, political news was alight with his name for three days.
Rand Paul – Loser – The last time Paul led a filibuster, political news was alight with his name for three days.