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The Difference Between the Parties

by Josh Marshall
08.10.11 | 8:27 am

GOP leaders pick staunch conservatives for deficit committee.

The one arguable exception is Portman on the Senate side. Beside that though it’s pretty much down the line. Hard to see any flexibility.

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