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Republicans keep 2010 in mind on stimulus vote
The reticence of many moderate conservatives suggests an emerging GOP political calculus.
Republicans Are Resistant to Obama’s Stimulus Plan
Republicans Are Resistant to Obama’s Stimulus Plan
nytimes.com — John A. Boehner, the House Republican leader, said that many in his party will vote against the... economic package unless significant changes are made. > (more) Republicans Are Resistant to Obama’s Stimulus Plan
McCain won't vote for stimulus as it stands
msnbc.msn.com — Sen. John McCain says it will take some big changes before he would vote for the Obama... administration's stimulus package. (more) McCain won't vote for stimulus as it stands
GOP may vote no, but economists back Obama stimulus
mcclatchydc.com — WASHINGTON — Economists think the stimulus plan that the House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday, while... far from perfect, will help stimulate the moribund U.S. economy. (more) GOP may vote no, but economists back Obama stimulus
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Weekly Standard Blog — ... the crucial moment by Ronald Reagan, that assumed the task of defending liberty with strength and confidence. Can a revived liberalism, faced with a new set of challenges, now pick up that mantle?" Step one for getting around earmark ban: Just stop calling them earmarks. So many reasons to like Kirsten Gillibrand, not least of which is that Maureen Dowd hates her. Even McCain's not backing Obama's proposed stimulus. Give 'em hell, Mav! Other moderate Republicans stay mute, signaling a GOP consensus that a ...

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