Rep. Thomas Massie on Shakedowns, Cronyism—and Why He's Sticking With the GOP
"I didn't come to Washington to make friends."
"I didn't come to Washington to make friends."
Contrary to what many supporters of legalization seem to think, prisons are not overflowing with pot smokers busted for possession.
Boehner openly despised the libertarian Republican from Michigan but actually allowed him and others to debate and vote freely on spending bills.
He's doing it for the vets. And probably for the potential new customer base.
The Kentucky Congressman on Trump, House of Cards, and the plot to kick out Boehner.
If this is how a Republican-led Congress acts, who do they think they're kidding when they talk about limited government?
Could John Boehner be forced to stay Speaker?
A to-do list for the new Speaker of the House
The outgoing Speaker of the House leaves a Republican party that's fractured and directionless.
He definitely wouldn't be a voice of libertarian conservatism.
Would a higher profile be worth giving up his role as a rebel?
Arizona senator says a Balanced Budget Amendment is the single-best thing to get done before 2016 election.
Will the speaker's resignation lead to a better, more effective House of Representatives?
Will step down at end of October
Jonathan Rauch's Political Realism argues that libertarians should embrace "transactional politics" if they want big changes.
The SAFE Justice Act gets a boost from the House speaker.
Plus Mitt Romney, snow removal, the financial transaction tax, and more.
"I will vote for it," the Wisconsin Republican said on MSNBC.
Made the comment in interview with The Weekly Standard
Debt ceiling debacle
Turning to Democrats to get it passed
Poised to take the Senate, Republicans spurn newcomers while embracing handouts, surveilance for natives.
Cites GOP lack of trust of the president as one of the reason
Boehner not sure if he will pursue immigration reform this year
Senate immigration bill was passed in June
Some think it's a dead issue for now
Will pass along outline to GOP colleagues
Despite what the speaker has said
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