Harvard Law has been taken over by communists!! We know this because super-nutter Ted Cruz says he has a list.

The Root: Make no mistake about it, the NRA's plan to keep the U.S. from regulating guns involves a heaping dose of racism.

Brilliant at Breakfast: If he hollars, don't let him go.

Freakout Nation: Let's see what else we can get the right-wing to believe about Chuck Hagel.

Messaging Matters: The GOP loves to talk about freedom. But it's time for Democrats to take back the word.

Finally, you may not think of much of the NRA, but at least they've convinced their foot soldiers in Congress to let people shoot alligators and other wildlife on taxpayer-funded protected lands.

Round-up by Bill Wolfrum of William K. Wolfrum Chronicles. Send tips to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.