GOP’s problem: Can’t rebuild, can’t win now

Published April 1, 2016 5:57am ET



With the NFL draft coming this month, football fans are going to be reading a lot about whether their teams are aiming to “rebuild” or “win now.”

For those who don’t follow organized sports, this refers to the choice teams face each year. Should they pursue a long-term strategy of stocking up on promising – but inexperienced – young talent in the hopes that they can build a winning team over time? Or should they fill a few key holes and trade some draft picks for veterans, in hopes of competing for a championship right away?

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