Tea party influence tests GOP in Florida 3rd District
Wayne Madsen surveys the Florida 3rd District Republican primary where Rep. Ted Yoho leads amid tea party scrutiny. Democrats plan to spotlight Yoho’s controversial statements on voting rights and Obama care to label Republicans as conservative Neanderthals. Florida's closed primary and Yoho's double digit lead complicate challenges ahead.
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Diversity in Parties Could Aid GOP Tea Party Inclusion
Whitt Flora argues both parties need more diversity and that embracing tea party candidates could energize the GOP. He notes the tea party’s regional support for limiting government and expanding liberty, while acknowledging occasional intemperance among leaders on both sides.
Kerry’s Gaza diplomacy draws heavy crossfire
Charles Krauthammer in the Washington Post argues that John Kerry’s Paris talks with Hamas allies bypassed the Palestinian Authority and Egypt, undermined Egypt’s cease-fire proposal, and risk legitimizing Hamas. The commentary frames Kerry’s stance as a strategic and moral misstep amid a shifting Arab alignment toward moderating Islamist extremism.
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Ryan poverty proposal aims to curb poverty with Opportunity Grant
Leonard Pitts Jr. examines Paul Ryan’s plan Expanding Opportunity in America. The proposal consolidates federal anti poverty programs into 50 state administered grants, with performance standards and accountability. Critics warn it could shift burdens but praise its attempt to spur GOP engagement on poverty.
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