From the Pork Barrel: 2016 Problems but a Mitt Ain't One

* According to the latest estimates, seven Republicans are not running for president in 2016. (And three of them are Mitt Romney.)

* If you're hoping that Sarah Palin will jump into the race, you're not alone.

* Joe Scarborough is about as good at making apologies as he is at understanding math.

* According to Pat Robertson, the atheists are coming to steal Christmas. Bummer. I hope they let us keep Thanksgiving, though. I already have my turkey brining.

* Hey, so, what's it take to get a spot on the House Science Committee? I mean, besides a complete lack of understanding of science?

* Even more proof that beer is the solution to all of life's problems.

* Download our free iPhone and iPad app Indecision Election Companion and join the the Peanut Gallery — our liveblog/instant reaction arena — to watch and respond as documentarian Ken Burns joins MSNBC's Meet the Press this Sunday at 10:30 am.

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Tags: 2016, Atheists, Christmas, Climate Change, House of Representatives, Joe Scarborough, Sarah Palin, Science & Technology, War on Christmas