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GOP-Backed Candidate In Louisiana Used To Support His Likely Democratic Opponent

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 07.10.2008 | Politics

Read More: Nrcc, Louisiana, John Boehner, Jeff Thompson, Paul Carmouche, La-4, Election 2008, Politics News

If Jeff Thompson can capitalize on endorsements from Republican heavyweights like House Minority Leader John Boehner and clinch his party's nomination...

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NRCC Head: Obama Is "Nixonian To The Core"

The Hill | Posted 06.24.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) said Tuesday that Barack Obama's decision to break a pledge and forgo public financing for the general election was "Nixonian....

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Witnessing Republican Disaster In Mississippi (And Beyond)

Max Blumenthal | Posted 05.16.2008 | Politics

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After spending almost $3 million in its failed bid to hold three congressional seats in special elections this season, the NRCC is poorly positioned to make any impact this November.

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Democratic Landslide In November?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics

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[Those of you who prefer "all cynicism all the time" should just skip this column, since I'm about to get blisteringly optimistic here. You have been...

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NRCC Chairman Tells GOP: Change Or Die

The Atlantic | Marc Ambinder | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Tom Cole, 2008 Elections, Mississippi Republicans, Nrcc, GOP Candidates, 2004 National Republican Convention, Politics News

A fairly remarkable statement from the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, Rep. Tom Cole, about tonight's special election in...

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18 Questions From Congressional Republicans, Part II: The Back Nine

Ellis Weiner | Posted 05.13.2008 | Politics

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For some reason I happen to be on the mailing list of the NRCC. Here, then, duly annotated, is the back nine of the 18 questions they just sent me.

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How John McCain Can Rescue the Republican Party

Tom Matzzie | Posted 05.12.2008 | Politics

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McCain has a credible brand with the public, who see him as a maverick and a reformer. He may be able to use his own popularity to infuse the Republicans with new life and a new narrative -- the "Change Republican."

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Stopping the Swift Boaters Now

Brian Wolff | Posted 04.16.2008 | Politics

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Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee filed a FEC complaint against the swift-boat group Freedom's Watch and the NRCC for illegally coordinating their political attack ads.

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GOP Group: Ex-Treasurer Diverted Up To $1M

Washington Post | Paul Kane | Posted 03.13.2008 | Politics

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The former treasurer for the National Republican Congressional Committee diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars -- and possibly as much as $1 milli...

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House GOP Funk Worsens

The Politico | John Bresnahan and Josh Kraushaar | Posted 03.09.2008 | Politics

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For National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Cole (Okla.), every week seems to bring a new set of problems. On Saturday night, things ...

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Republican House Leader John Boehner Tells GOP To Get Off "Dead Asses"

Politico | Patrick O'Connor | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics

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House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) challenged Republicans on Tuesday to get off their "dead asses" and start raising money for the Nationa...

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Friday Talking Points [18]

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.08.2008 | Politics

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I'm going to start off with a quick piece of advice for both Democratic campaigns (or perhaps for Howard Dean) -- spend the next few weeks taping ever...

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