From the Pork Barrel: The Republican Brand

* You know what the worst part of the GOP primaries is for the GOP? People are paying attention to the GOP.

* Bob Woodward says sitting next to Al Gore at dinner is "taxing" and "unpleasant," which rings false to me. It can't possibly be that positive an experience.

* Why bother trying to discover your own political beliefs through careful study and thoughtful introspection when you can just let your TiVo do the heavy lifting for you. Is there anything that machine doesn't know?

* Rick Santorum came this close to turning into the Hulk while discussing gay marriage with some kids. Instead, he just turned into his regular Giant Douche.

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