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Repealing the Obamacare individual mandate as part of tax reform appeases conservative senators, but its other lawmakers -- like Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz.; Ron Johnson, R-Wis.; and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. -- that need appeasing. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Putting individual mandate repeal in the tax reform bill only complicates the GOP’s efforts

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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has earned a reputation as a skilled legislative tactician, appearing to always triumph in the face of adversity. The perception of his tenure as Republican leader, however, is belied by reality. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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The GOP is in a civil war, and Mitch McConnell is making it worse

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Congressional Republicans talk about the GOP's proposed rewrite of the tax code for individuals and corporations. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Confusing GOP rhetoric made it harder for them to ‘repeal’ or ‘reform’ Obamacare

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During Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's tenure as Republican leader, the GOP has moved away from its traditional reliance on a corporate structure and instead embraced the more hierarchical arrangement used by Senate Democrats. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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For Senate Republicans to get anything done, change must start at the top with Mitch McConnell

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The GOP's gloomy predicament at present stands in stark contrast with the year's auspicious beginning. (AP image)
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Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare are dead. This simple mistake is why

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Democrats may try to nuke the filibuster in the future. But Trump is wrong to suggest that Republicans do not have a say in whether they will be successful. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Trump can’t predict the future of the filibuster

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Under reconciliation, it’ll be harder than you think to amend the Senate healthcare bill

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Senate Republicans would be wrong to think that pushing back the start of their summer vacation by two short weeks is all that's needed to overcome the challenges they face. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Mitch McConnell delays the Senate’s August recess, but showing up is only half the battle

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The Office of Compliance has authorized $17 million in payouts over 20 years to employees of the legislative branch for a variety of workplace settlements, including sexual harassment. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Debt ceiling debate gives Congress opportunity to chart new fiscal course

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Why the GOP is struggling to repeal Obamacare

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