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The Republican Party's Identity Crisis
By Dan Balz In the final weeks of Campaign 2008, the Republican Party is in the midst of an identity crisis, but it is nothing compared to what could happen if John McCain ends up losing the presidential race to Barack Obama and the party suffers another shellacking in House and Senate races. ...
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Remainders: Girding
Jonathan Martin's Blog — ... into covering Biden's words about a crisis if Obama is elected.. Palin pounces on Biden's words. She apologizes for her "real America" comments. She forgets what she said about Pakistan. Newsflash: John McCain and John Kerry aren't really friends anymore. Christopher Buckley hinted at endorsing the Democratic nominee years ago. Olympia Snowe weighs in against the robocalls. Balz looks at the Republican crack-up.

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