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• While we sometimes see ugly partisan debates in Congress, it's still unprofessional for either side to tell colleagues to go to Heck. That's because both Dennis Heck, the Washington Democrat, and Joe Heck, the Republican from Nevada, are fairly inexperienced members to seek out for advice.
• Nevertheless, tempers invariably flare when Alcee Hastings [D, Fla.] and Doc Hastings [R, Wash.] go head-to-head on issues, since this inevitably leads to a Battle of Hastings. It's fascinating to watch, and even Rep. Ellmers is glued to her seat.
• Most members, however, are able to avert conflict. Rep. Duncan prefers to ignore the fray and nibble on donuts, while Rep. Goodlatte relaxes with a cup of hot coffee. As for Senator Boozman, they don't ask what he sips to keep calm. But it's a good thing Deb Fischer is in the Senate and Tom Price is in the House; otherwise they might toy with each other.
• Although rare, members sometimes put politics aside over social pot-luck meals.

At such gatherings, there is bipartisan support welcoming Reps. Franks, Rice, and Salmon. But Rep. Clay rarely receives an invite, despite being a down to earth guy.
• After considering the names of House and Senate members, some unanswered questions still remain:
• Could Ohio's Rep. Fudge be trusted to chair the House Finance Committee?
• Just how supportive of the U.S. auto industry would Rep. Honda be? 
• Had he been around in the 80s, would Rep. Yoder have supported Reagan's Star Wars initiative?
• What if Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Ed Markey sponsored a bill together? Would Joe Biden call it a bunch of Malarkey?
• Shouldn't Tim Kaine be the House Minority Whip?
• And, let's face it, isn't Senator Graham crackers?

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