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Past and Precedent: What Makes This Mississippi Special Election Interesting | Rothenblog  By Stuart Rothenberg You might think the best way to understand Mississippi's upcoming 1st District special election to fill the late Rep. Alan Nunnelee's seat is to examine the 2008 special election in the same district. After all, that previous special election to fill the seat left open by Roger Wicker's appointment to the Senate happened less than seven years ago. Full story Immigration Ruling Casts Shadow on Obama's Legacy  By Steven T. Dennis The third branch of government has entered the immigration debate with a bang -- with potentially profound impacts on President Barack Obama's legacy, the lives of millions and the rest of this Congress. Full story What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Run Obama and Cruz: Unexpected Directions on Filibuster | Commentary Valentine's Is Not so Sweet for Florists | Commentary