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Political Circus: The joke's on us

Washington (CNN)—Come on House Speaker John Boehner.

We know you’re miffed about Obamacare’s latest extension...

But the administration would never joke about the law…

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Make 'em squeal
U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst of Iowa says she is especially equipped to trim Washington pork.

#whatevs
Speaking of job skills, potential New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown offered a modest endorsement of his bid to represent the Granite State.
‘‘Do I have the best credentials? Probably not. ‘Cause, you know, whatever. But I have long and strong ties to this state,’’ Brown told The Associated Press. ‘‘People know.’’
Au contraire mon frère! Your Twitter feed reveals a man with mad skills.
Here Brown is tending a tiny tot

And tending bar … thankfully without that tot.

And tending cattle

Say three Hail Marys
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, a longtime critic of the intelligence community’s snooping practices, had a suggestion for President Barack Obama on what he should say to Pope Francis during their meeting at the Vatican.

Going 'Fargo' on Obamacare
Will Brooke, a congressional candidate in Alabama, offers this parting shot on dismantling Obamacare.