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GOP Looks to Centrists for 2010

Candidates should 'fit their states': Cornyn

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted May 7, 2009 10:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – As the GOP eyes 2010, it’s turning to centrist candidates to restore its health—despite a “good riddance” attitude to the departure of moderate Arlen Specter, Politico reports. “I’m absolutely committed to recruiting candidates around the country that fit their states,... Read full story »

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