House GOP Exits Will Strengthen Right in ‘08


	House GOP Exits Will Strengthen Right in ‘08

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12-2-2007 1:52 PM

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12-5-2007 6:39 AM

tabsey

Need to throw in religion somewhere as the lusty neocons add their influence; or will they be officially in charge of the Republican Party by then.

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