Seems the Republican National Committee (RNC) thinks the U.S. Census Bureau is being too nosey, calling their ongoing annual American Communities Survey a "dangerous invasion of privacy." Funny thing is that during 2010, the RNC conducted its own 36-question "census," and according to Government Watchdog Tom Murse, it was a lot more "nosey" than the official 10-question U.S. Census. (more)

Democratic and Republican candidates for governor will debate on November 3rd at 8 p.m. It will be shown on S.C. ETV, taped at Rocquemore Auditorium on the campus of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in Orangeburg. It is being hosted by the S.C. Natural Resources Society. ETV says the 90-minute debate is the first time in S.C. history that the primary candidates from both parties will share the stage at the same time. (more)

Congressman Henry Brown is at it again. In an attempt to thwart any momentum being gained on health care reform, Brown has sent out a colorful tri-fold brochure, with a miniature health care survey attached. And, as always, it is sent with your tax dollars fitting the bill, along with paying for the preparation and publishing. Brown is known for spending absurd amounts of your money on mailings. (more)

Bottom line: "We believe it would be a mistake to underestimate the impact that this mood will have on Members of Congress of both parties when they return to Washington in September, if it persists through the end of the Congressional recess." (more)

House Republicans will introduce a health care bill tomorrow. For those with an interest, below is the text of a one-pager describing the bill that the conservative House Republican Study Committee, chaired by Rep. Tom Price, M.D., is distributing on the Hill: EMPOWERING PATIENTS FIRST ACT (more)

'Kris Kobach is a law professor with degrees from Harvard, Yale and Oxford, and a veteran of George W. Bush’s administration who, after September 11, helped craft the policy on domestic registration of foreign visitors to the United States. In May, he announced a run for Kansas secretary of state, campaigning for photo IDs at the voting booth. He’s considered a clear front-runner for the job. But over the weekend, Kobach spoke at a Republican Party barbecue and committed a minor gaffe. According to the L... (more)

Sen. Lindsey Graham told Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor Monday that she will likely be confirmed unless she has 'a complete meltdown' during her confirmation hearings. (more)

The former fiance of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's 18-year-old daughter says he thinks he knows why the Alaska governor is resigning-- concerns over money. Johnston spoke at a news conference Thursday at the office of his attorney. (more)

ATLANTA (Reuters) - South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford tearfully admitted on Wednesday he had been unfaithful to his wife, likely ending any chance he might be a Republican contender for the U.S. presidency in 2012... (more)

Executive Editor Margaret Mannix looks into the tug-of-war among Republicans, and a first look at health care reform. (more)