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GOP future: Backlash against Duncan?

 
The Washington Post writes, "With six candidates competing for the party's helm at the winter meetings this week, some committee members are determined to remove the current RNC chairman, Mike Duncan, who is seen as a candidate of the status quo at a time when they want to sever all ties to the former president. Duncan has held the office since 2007, when he ran unopposed after Bush chose him for the post." More: "In a further sign that the group wants to signal its displeasure with Bush policies,...( read more ) (link)

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