Romney Could Split Party Establishment If He Ran Again
If they both ran, Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney could split the relatively moderate conservative vote.
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Republican Jeb Bush Moves Toward Presidential Candidacy
The brother of the last Republican president is weighing a candidacy of his own.
Fresh Hope for Compromise as Republicans Take Senate
It might be in both parties’ interest to produce some compromises in the next two years.
Republicans’ Congressional Victory Will Be Bittersweet
As long as Barack Obama remains in the White House, there is not going to be a change in policy.
It’s Not Just Republicans Who Have Abandoned the Center
A survey shows supporters of both major parties in America have become more radical in their views.
Bush Takes Christie’s Place as Party’s Mainstream Favorite
With Chris Christie embroiled in scandal, Jeb Bush looks like a more credible contender.
Republicans Yet to Decide on Future Strategy
Speakers at an annual conference of Republicans disagree about how to win back the presidency.
Despite Reelection, Christie Struggles to Endear Republicans
Social conservatives will think twice before nominating the outspoken governor of New Jersey.
Last-Minute Debt Deal Looks Certain to Divide Republicans
A law to push back the deadline for a new budget would need support from center-right Republicans.
Tea Party “Minority” Does Not Guide Republicans’ Shutdown Strategy
Whatever Democrats claim, most Republicans actually support the demands that led to a shutdown.
Republicans Won the Argument on Deficit Spending
Thanks to Republicans’ insistence on spending cuts, the deficit is shrinking.
Suddenly, Democrats Seem Intransigent in Budget Showdown
By seeking to delay rather than repeal the president’s health law, opposition Republicans seem reasonable.
Republican Infighting Escalates as House Votes to Repeal Obamacare
Seasoned conservatives know the repeal will fail, but they are beholden to the far right.
Health, Security Disputes Reveal Republican Divide
The real divide in the Republican Party isn’t one of ideology, but of electoral realism.
Former Candidate Huntsman Launches Political Group
The centrist Republican wants his party to be less ideologically rigid and more focused on “problem solving.”