Comment Error in summary - Cornyn is a Republican (Score 3, Informative) 276
John Cornyn is a Republican, not a Democrat - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cornyn. So it should be "Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)"
I've never been canoeing before, but I imagine there must be just a few simple heuristics you have to remember... Yes, don't fall out, and don't hit rocks.