Democrats block Keystone XL bill

60 votes were needed on a pair of procedural motions to end Democratic filibusters, but each failed on a 53-39 tally. READ: Keystone debate ends with Democrats’ ire – Sen….

How LBJ wrecked his presidency

We have seen this in recent times, such as with President George W. Bush’s decision to invade Iraq. But the classic example was Lyndon Johnson’s experience with Vietnam. Fifty years…