Lindsey Graham clarified that the GOP does not favor rape, this on the heels of the press release put out by his office, “Senator Graham Sees News Report About Local Serial Killer, Shakes Head In Disapproval.“ Immigration activists with videocameras are going to give Republicans a great chance to develop their calf muscles in Iowa this weekend. And seeing as how the GOP has taken responsibility for the economic recovery, we can’t help but notice the correlation between a Republican Congress and a national dialogue about balls. This is HUFFPOST HILL for Friday, January 23rd, 2015:
HARRY REID ISN’T GOING ANYWHERE – Manu Raju: “He has been beginning his days earlier than usual, calling his press assistant, Brian Ahern, for his news briefing at 6 a.m. Moments after his executive assistant, Adelle Cruz, gets into office around 8 a.m., Reid retrieves his messages and begins fielding and placing calls all the way until after 9:30 p.m., according to his aides…learly Reid is fighting to retain his political clout, even as he’s had to cede leadership of the Senate to Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell. From his telephone, he’s quieted speculation internally that he’ll retire, telling the new Senate Democratic campaign head, Jon Tester, on a conference call that he’s running for reelection next year so he wouldn’t have to worry about finding a replacement in Nevada. He’s been involved in recruiting decisions for next year’s Senate races, even making clear his preference that the party establishment not endorse a Democratic candidate in the California Senate primary, several people said.” [Politico]
Adelle Cruz gives no damns. Not even one.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANDY HARRIS! – We see you enjoying that cake. You know what makes cake taste really great?
The Supreme Court is going to address the issue of states inventing mystery death cocktails with whatever they find under the sink.
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@pareene: “Maybe there’s work in the content mines, Ma?”
@theonion: Lonesome Alito Declares Marriage Only Between A Man And The Sea onion.com/1Jip1vX pic.twitter.com/OBFPTfJOtE
@timothypmurphy: Inbox: “Celebrate the final year of my eligibility for one of those 30 under 30 lists” god this town
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