Republicans Push Oppositionist Agenda After Election Victory
Republicans rally behind a platform opposing the Obama White House and federal spending. With the House in GOP hands and Democrats controlling the Senate, gridlock looms as Republicans pursue a "better Senate" and repeal of the health care law. Key figures include Rep. Mike Pence and Rep. James Clyburn, signaling leadership shifts and future clashes.
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Tea party woes dent GOP Senate hopes across three states
Tea party backed candidates Christine O Donnell in Delaware, Sharron Angle in Nevada and Ken Buck in Colorado lost on Tuesday, hurting Republican chances to reach a Senate majority. Party leaders criticized the approach while Republicans highlighted gains in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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Obama says health reform cost him politically beyond expectations
In a CBS 60 Minutes interview Barack Obama said overhauling the health care system carried higher political costs than anticipated. He acknowledged limited GOP support and noted the tactic created partisanship that discouraged voters while expressing optimism about the economy's longer term outlook.
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