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OLYMPIA -- After a decade of running the Legislature or at least sharing power, Republicans are relegated to the sidelines, chafing and sometimes fighting each other.
Since the 2005 session was gaveled to a close, amid exuberant self-congratulations by Democrats who ran the whole show, House Republicans have switched leaders and are looking for a crisp new message and a more effective and robust strategy. Senate Republicans are restive, too, with occasional talk of a coup there, too.See the full content of this document
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On Politics: Republicans Grumpy About Minority Status in Capital
Both caucuses already are shifting their thoughts to new elections next year, believing that overreaching by the Democrats, including tax hikes, will help them gain seats.
"I'm glad both caucuses are grumpy and agitated -- ...See the full content of this document
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