‘Literally?’ Amanda Marcotte: Pro-life Rand Paul supports ‘treating women like farm animals’

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At last night’s debate, Sen. Rand Paul said that he believes “abortion is always wrong.” Which, in Amanda Marcotte’s mind, makes him pro-“forcible childbirth.” Or something: Oh geez. Where do we even start? How about here: Are you literally insane, Amanda? Or just willfully and woefully ignorant? Read more: http://twitchy.com/2016/01/29/literally-amanda-marcotte-pro-life-rand-paul-supports-treating-women-like-farm-animals/

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‘This is what I do for a living’: Chris Matthews’ GOP nominee prediction was slightly off the mark [Vine]

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Today, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul suspended his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination. In 2013, MSNBC’s Chris Matthews advised everybody to bet the ranch otherwise: What would we do without the self-proclaimed “experts”? Read more: http://twitchy.com/2016/02/03/this-is-what-i-do-for-a-living-chris-matthews-gop-nominee-prediction-was-slightly-off-the-mark-vine/

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Democrats, Republicans Will Try To Reduce Mandatory-Minimum Sentences

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The Smarter Sentencing Act is being reintroduced by a bipartisan coalition of conservative and liberal senators. Update: A White House official said the Obama administration “applauds” the effort. View this image › Getty Images Andrew Burton WASHINGTON — The White House and prominent Democratic senators have once again joined forces with the most prominent names […]

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Paul Begala tells conservatives not to defend Sterling; Gets schooled

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http://twitter.com/#!/Thomasismyuncle/status/460492951714799616 Correction: Since the publication of this post it has been learned that Donald Sterling, while having a history of donations to Democrat candidates, is a registered Republican. Here’s more on Sterling’s political background from the Washington Post: Although Sterling is a registered Republican he has supported Democratic candidates in the past. He gave $5,000 […]

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HuffPo uses Dr. Rand Paul to blast pols who give a medical opinion on Ebola

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@HuffingtonPost thank goodness most people have enough sense to ignore # politicians unless watching #HouseofCards for entertainment — Dan Song (@DanIconq) October 22, 2014 Hopefully people have enough sense to ignore The Huffington Post — we certainly do — but check out their latest screed where they go after politicians who dare to have a medical […]

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Politico’s Blake Hounshell distracts after Dem senator accused of plagiarism

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…post an extremely hacky and stupid "YOU DID IT TOO!!!" tweet that would be considered juvenile even at Democratic Underground. — TheModernMan (@AceofSpadesHQ) July 23, 2014 The New York Times has alleged that Montana Democrat Sen. John Walsh plagiarized “at least” one-quarter of a 2007 thesis he turned in to earn a master’s degree from […]

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‘This is horrifying’: Pollster Frank Luntz releases favorability ratings

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The thought of the Clintons back in the White House makes me want to throw up. — Melissa Clouthier (@MelissaTweets) September 26, 2014 Pollster Frank Luntz on Friday released his latest favorability numbers for some likely 2016 candidates, and it’s not pretty. Favorability ratings - Hillary Clinton: 52% - Rand Paul: 34% - Jeb Bush: 34% - Ted Cruz: 31% - […]

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Bill Maher might vote Republican in 2016

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Bill Maher may vote republican in 2016. "I'm just wacky and independent like that! I'm no sheep!!!" said the comedian to a massive audience. — SenateBurgoo (@Hegelbon) September 10, 2014 Bill Maher endorsing Rand Paul? Not yet, but. . . Bill Maher: ‘Rand Paul could possibly get my vote’ http://t.co/zQgQIDgxkv — reason (@reason) September 10, […]

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Reporter deletes snark wondering when “Rand Paul became a doctor”

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genius investigative reporter, liberal w/o a doubt @katywithawhy @MrNickDyer — ctl (@jetx86) October 17, 2014 Twitchy has reported on Senator Rand Paul (who is a medical doctor) being pretty critical of how the federal government is reacting to the Ebola situation. Obama: Ebola danger ‘extraordinarily low’; Rand Paul: ‘We’ve gone from ignorant to obscene’ US Sen. Rand Paul says […]

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