GOP woes deepen a year after Romney loss
A year after Romney’s defeat the GOP faces internal rifts between tea party and establishment factions and record low approval. The immigration bill fate, House discord, and stalled leadership amid looming 2016 campaigns highlight a party struggling to unite and regain credibility. Sara Taylor Fagen warns of a rough, divided couple of years unless conservatives and pragmatists bridge gaps.
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Tea Party in Retreat as GOP Establishment Targets Insurgent Seats
In Michigan primaries two long time GOP businessmen challenge incumbents Justin Amash and Kerry Bentivolio signaling a shift in Republican politics. The tea party's influence faces pushback from business interests amid a government shutdown debate. Democrats see opportunity as Defending Main Street pursues center right allies to counter insurgent campaigns backed by aggressive conservative groups.
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Portman revival of anti shutdown law faces hard sell
Senators weigh a long debated plan to prohibit government shutdowns by funding agencies during budget standoffs. Sen Rob Portman a key advocate on the budget talks team argues it removes shutdown risk but critics warn it could invite political inertia and delay hard choices.
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