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GOP future: Identity crisis?

 
The Washington Post’s Style Section writes about what it sees as the GOP’s identity crisis as it votes tomorrow for a new RNC chair. “Who am I? Why am I? Where am I going? So very, very much for the Republican to ponder in this Winter of the Democrats' Contentment. So many questions. Even the reliable color scheme has gone blurry. Isn't that big-shot GOP strategist Alex Castellanos swirling Republican red with Democrat blue, and coming up with a Washington consulting shop called -- heavens! – ‘Purple?’...( read more ) (link)

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