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John Cornyn ranked second most conservative senator in 2012

John Cornyn ranked second most conservative senator in 2012 There’s been a lot of establishment media prattle about Ted Cruz pulling John Cornyn further to the right. To tell the truth, that would be mighty hard. How conservative is John … Continue reading

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Analysis: DeMint move defies GOP shift to center

Analysis: DeMint move defies GOP shift to center WASHINGTON (AP) - The surprise job change by the Senate’s most prominent tea partyer will complicate Republican moderates’ bid to nudge their party toward the center after another stinging campaign loss. Sen. … Continue reading

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Earmark dispute splits GOP senators

Earmark dispute splits GOP senators WASHINGTON — Even as they prepare to welcome 13 newly elected Republicans into their ranks, GOP senators have already fired the opening salvos in an intraparty ideological battle over federal spending — one that threatens … Continue reading

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