This Fight Is Our Fight, by Elizabeth Warren: on Government Reform

Elizabeth Warren: Electing judges is a slippery slope to judges for sale

The reason is pretty simple: even if an industry loses a battle to get a law written exactly the way it wanted--the industry can try to have the new law or regulation overturned in court. For those with plenty of money to spend, the courts can provide a second bite of the apple. Don't like a new rule issued by a regulator who oversees your industry? Bring a lawsuit, and maybe a judge will knock it out. Don't like the outcome of a court case? Fight to overturn it and maybe a higher court will overrule the first court.

Jerry Moran: Supported Garland nomination until challenged in primary

When the Kochs heard about Moran's statement, they quickly brought down their well-financed fist: if Moran did not change his position instantly, they would find another Republican to run against him in the his next primary and launch an all-out offensive from the right. Koch-funded groups then flooded Moran's office with tens of thousands of e-mails and distributed flyers at one of his local town hall meetings.

Moran assessed the threat and realized that even his very safe Kansas seat could be at risk. With head-snapping speed, he reversed his position.