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With Ken Rudin

Tuesday March 26, 2013

It's ScuttleButton Time!

March 26, 2013 • Everybody complains when ScuttleButton puzzles are too easy. Well, this week's offering is anything but easy.

Monday March 25, 2013

Is It 2016 Yet? Moves By Hillary Clinton & Rand Paul Suggest Yes

by Ken Rudin

March 25, 2013 • Is it too soon to be thinking about 2016? Not really, especially after watching Hillary Clinton talk on same-sex marriage and Rand Paul on changes to immigration policy. Plus: a brief history of the GOP's rise in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.

Monday March 18, 2013

It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

March 18, 2013 • America's two great pastimes — baseball and ScuttleButton — came together in last week's puzzle. Now you have a new one to figure out.

Gay Marriage, DOMA And The Dramatic Shift In Public Opinion In One Year

by Ken Rudin

March 18, 2013 • Public opinion is clearly shifting on the issue of gay marriage; even one Republican senator has come out in favor of it. But it was a different story in 1996, when an overwhelming majority of congressional D's and R's supported the Defense of Marriage Act and a Democratic president signed it.

last week's podcast

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Wednesday March 13, 2013

It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

March 13, 2013 • If you've come here to learn the identity of the next Pope, you've made a grievous mistake. But while you're here you may as well uncover the latest ScuttleButton puzzle.

Monday March 11, 2013

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush speaks at the Reagan Library after autographing his new book 'Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution' on March 8 in Simi Valley, Calif. Getty/AP hide caption

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How Jeb Bush Did In His 2016 Tryout

by Ken Rudin

March 11, 2013 • Forget about 2012 presidential burnout. The 2016 campaign has already begun, at least according to what has been written in the past week about Jeb Bush's new book on immigration. Plus: Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) won't run again in 2014.

March 6 Junkie segment on TOTN

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Tuesday March 5, 2013

Political Junkie

It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

March 5, 2013 • With a major snowstorm about to hit the D.C. area, our suggestion is for you to get nice and cozy, sit by the fire, and solve this week's ScuttleButton puzzle.

Monday March 4, 2013

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gives details on his 2014 state budget in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Rich Schultz/AP hide caption

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Who's 'Right' — CPAC Or Chris Christie?

by Ken Rudin

March 4, 2013 • Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, is immensely popular, an apparent shoo-in for a second term this year. But his decision to take Obamacare money and federal relief help in the wake of Hurricane Sandy cost him an invitation to speak at a key conservative conference this month.

Wednesday February 27, 2013

Political Junkie

It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

February 27, 2013 • One of the big fears of the upcoming sequester is how it could affect ScuttleButton. Rather than panic, you should just solve the puzzle now before it's too late.

Monday February 25, 2013

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Chicago's Robin Kelly On Track To Join List Of Black Women To Serve In Congress

by Ken Rudin

February 25, 2013 • Should she win Tuesday's special election in Chicago, Robin Kelly will become the 30th female African-American member of the House in the nation's history. This week's Political Junkie column has the complete list, starting with Shirley Chisholm, first elected in 1968.

Feb. 20 Junkie segment on TOTN

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Tuesday February 19, 2013

Political Junkie

It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

February 19, 2013 • Here's one thing that has no intention of being filibustered in Washington — this week's ScuttleButton puzzle.

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Nebraska Sen. Johanns Won't Run Again; Was Support For Hagel Nomination A Factor?

by Ken Rudin

February 19, 2013 • Two more senators have announced their retirement. One was totally expected: the decision by 89-year old Frank Lautenberg of N.J. But the decision by Nebraska's Mike Johanns surprised everyone. Plus: latest update in Illinois 02.

Nebraska Sen. Johanns Won't Run Again; Was Support For Hagel Nomination A Factor?

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Tuesday February 12, 2013

Political Junkie

It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

February 12, 2013 • You have hours before President Obama begins his State of the Union address. Take advantage of that by solving this week's ScuttleButton puzzle NOW!

Monday February 11, 2013

As With The Losses In '64 And '76, More Self-Examination In The GOP

Moderates triumphed at the '76 convention but their candidate, Ronald Reagan, lost the general election in the fall, Anthony Camerano/AP hide caption

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As With The Losses In '64 And '76, More Self-Examination In The GOP

by Ken Rudin

February 11, 2013 • The Republican Party, having lost its second consecutive presidential election, is struggling for an answer. In the past, the divisions were about ideology. This time, it's about tactics — and who decides which are the correct tactics to take. And that has created more division.

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Tuesday February 5, 2013

Political Junkie

It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

February 5, 2013 • Hopefully, many people figured out the ScuttleButton puzzle that came out right before SUPER BOWL SUNDAY. (Wait, is that a hint?) Anyway, the new puzzle is up, and there are no hints for this one.