'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America

It goes without saying the Republicans have to take a free-market-oriented position on the environment to win over some voters. It would also be an egregious political error, however, to ever include support for a carbon tax.

Climate change is suddenly a hot topic again. The issue is resurfacing in talks about a once-radical idea: a possible carbon tax.
Climate change is suddenly a hot topic again. The issue is resurfacing in talks about a once radical idea: a possible carbon tax.

Do you take pride in calling yourself a conservative, liberal or libertarian or using any other type of political label? If so, be forewarned: Your days are numbered. The thought police are out in full force, ready to sweep away this crime wave known as (gasp) political ideology.

Republican Trey Gowdy has lots to say about Washington politics in his campaign for a congressional seat in South Carolina — and much of it isn't too flattering.

Republicans this fall are hoping that what doesn't tear them apart will only make them stronger.

Incumbents beware. Another lawmaker just bit the dust.

Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Michigan Democrat, lost her bid for an eighth term on Tuesday, her son's legal woes dragging her down in a year when fickle voters seem eager to fire longtime lawmakers.

South Carolina state Rep. Nikki Haley confirmed her status as a rising Republican star, easily winning a runoff election for the GOP nomination to succeed Gov. Mark Sanford.
he acknowledged that global warming exists and needs to be dealt with.
"I think the impossible may be moving to the inevitable without ever passing through the probable," said former Rep. Bob Inglis.