There’s no doubt I don’t like VP Joe Biden’s (D) tactics when it comes to throwing both friends and foes under the proverbial bus when it advances his platform.

But one thing is certain, vice president ‘Potty Mouth,’ well-known for his timed expletives gets stuff done in Washington and is well liked in the Democratic Party.

Since 2013, Kansas has required proof of citizenship to vote in elections. But there’s a small problem with that. While the Kansas voter registration form requires proof of citizenship, the federal voter registration form (available at eac.gov) does not.

Kansas has requested that the Election Assistance Commission amend the state-specific instruction to the federal forms to include proof of citizenship, but the Commission has not acted on this request.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released projections [Tuesday] that show the federal deficit rising this year for the first time since 2009 and the government sinking deeper into debt over the next decade, a problem that The Concord Coalition says every candidate for federal office should address in this year's political campaigns.

Social Security deserves better.

The program is the largest expense in the federal budget, accounting for nearly 25 percent of the federal budget. Yet, it will be lucky to draw 1 percent of the coverage in this election cycle.

Beyond its size, the system serves as a life line for many in our society, providing support that keeps millions above poverty. Any question about its stability should be a visible issue in any campaign.