Meanwhile in Alabama:

“Young, a religious conservative backed by local Tea Party members, pledged to be a warrior against congressional Democrats and President Barack Obama.

“I’m going to Washington to fight for this country,” said Young, an Orange Beach developer. “We’re witnessing the end of the Western-Christian empire. I see the end of this nation if we don’t do something, and do it fast. We need real fighters - not politicians. I won’t run from a fight.”