National Journal: “Since abruptly retiring from Congress nearly two years ago, Jim DeMint has adhered to Senate Ethics Committee rules that forbid virtually all communication and interaction with current members of Congress and their staffers—no chats in private, or forums in public, or even televised discussions on Sunday shows. DeMint has followed these guidelines religiously, recognizing that his scholarly think tank is already under the microscope because of its spinoff lobbying arm, Heritage Action for America.”

“That’s all about to change. On Jan. 1—precisely two years after he officially resigned from Congress—DeMint’s ban will be lifted. The former South Carolina senator, who became a conservative kingmaker responsible for the recruitment of tea-party darlings in 2010 and 2012, will be back in action.”