Ted Cruz launches bid to sell off our public lands

That would be Sen. Ted Cruz, and no one exemplifies the polluter-friendly politician more than Mr. Cruz does.
There is nothing more sacred to all Americans than the great network of public lands we are all part owners off. But many politicians like Mr. Cruz don't give a damn and would just as soon see them all dotted with drill rigs, open-pit coal mines, and slag heaps.
Read the sordid details in this piece.

Obama's call to end tragedies angers pro-tragedy wing in Congress

This Andy Borowitz piece may be great satire, but to me there's almost a ring (a "wing?") of truth behind it.

Sanford's victory gives new hope to political liars

And that's a broad sweep, as it seems nearly impossible these days to find a politician, especially among those on the national level, who is not a cheater, liar and sleaze bucket. Here's some delicious satire on Mark Sanford.