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GOP can learn from Democrats on advancing their agenda

By Philip Klein
Published October 15, 2013 4:00am ET
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GOP can learn from Democrats on advancing their agenda
In 2007, Democrats blasted the Iraq War and pass resolutions against it, while providing funds for the troops. In 2008, opposition to the Iraq War helped them build on their congressional majorities and elect Barack Obama. If Republicans want to advance the conservative agenda, they should study the way that Democrats balanced their liberal goals with the realities of legislating. (AP Photo/Mario Tama, Pool) | Mario Tama

Republican congressional leaders are in the midst of a difficult struggle between a restive conservative base and the limits of their own power.

If they’re looking for a way to navigate through these difficult waters, they should take a lesson from the Democrats.

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