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“I also think the party needs to work on a couple different fronts. There are so many fault lines within the party: conservative vs. moderate, the more fiscally minded Republicans vs. the more socially minded Republicans, the Old Guard - the sort of Newt Gingrich-Karl Rove Republican - vs. the New Guard - the Michael Steele-Sarah Palin sort of emerging sect of the party. And the party has to decide what direction it's going to go in.”

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Andrea Tantaros

Andrea Tantaros is a well-known political analyst recognized for her work in media and politics. Born on December 30, 1978, she has made significant contributions to the field of political commentary and analysis. more

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