GOP’s Hopes Rekindled, But Internal Arguments Could Continue The New York Times reports that the mixed election results from last night — with Republicans winning solidly in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, but losing the NY-23 special election — will simultaneously rekindle the GOP’s hopes and continue arguments about the party’s direction. “Conservatives can win when they emphasize the right things and don’t allow their message to get co-opted,” said former Michigan GOP chairman Saul Anuzis. “The Democrats and some of their friends in the media attempt to paint all conservatives as fire-breathing cavemen.”
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