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Future of the GOP : The List

3 reasons the Rush Limbaugh ad boycott is ineffective

Companies are racing to yank their ads from the controversial conservative's radio program. Is that the wrong move?

Future of the GOP : Timeline
Since Rush Limbaugh called Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke a "slut" last week, his radio show has lost more than two dozen advertisers.

Rush Limbaugh vs. Sandra Fluke: A timeline

The shock jock rose to stardom by stepping over the line. But this time, he may have gone too far. A guide to how things went from bad to worse

Future of the GOP : Forecast

The 'corrosive' primary season: How badly has it damaged the GOP?

A pre-Super Tuesday poll found that voters think less of the Republican candidates as their combative primaries drag on. Can the GOP bounce back?

Future of the GOP : Controversy

Rush Limbaugh's 'slut' apology: 5 reasons it won't silence his critics

Limbaugh takes the unusual step of apologizing for his incendiary on-air comments about Georgetown student Sandra Fluke. But "I'm sorry" may not be enough

Future of the GOP : Opinion Brief

Rush Limbaugh's 'misogynistic tirade': Will it sink his show?

The brash right-wing gabber offends nearly everyone by calling a female law student a "slut," leading critics to wonder if Rush can actually go too far

Future of the GOP : Analysis

Andrew Breitbart's death: The 'astonishing' liberal gloating

While conservatives grieve over the loss of a liberal bête noire, some on the Left engage in a little grave-dancing. Would Breitbart actually approve?

Future of the GOP : Breaking Opinion

Andrew Breitbart's death: A blow to conservatism

The brash, conservative crusader passed away suddenly at 43, leaving activists, politicians, and commentators on the Right struggling to fathom their loss

Future of the GOP : Burning Question

Does the GOP want $5 gas?

As rising gas prices sour the national mood, Obama accuses Republicans of hoping for more bad economic news so they can use it against him in November

Future of the GOP : The Bullpen
Robert Shrum

Robert Shrum: The unholy alliance between Catholic bishops and the GOP

Catholic leaders are self-righteously trying to infringe on the liberty of all Americans. And head-in-the-sand Republicans are cheering them on

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Future of the GOP : Best Video
Newt Gingrich sweeps away a pile of sparkly bits after being glitter-bombed in May.

Glitter bombing the GOP candidates: A video history

Mitt Romney is the latest victim of the glitzy assault by gay activists, joining Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, who have also been stuck picking sparkles from their hair

Future of the GOP : The List
John Boehner and the House GOP are opposing a bipartisan plan to extend a popular payroll tax holiday for the first two months of 2012, and critics warn that the GOP could lose control of Congress as a result.

What the payroll tax 'fiasco' will cost the GOP: 5 theories

Republicans are getting hammered for their bungling of the payroll tax cut extension. How badly will it hurt the GOP going into an election year?

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Future of the GOP : Opinion Brief
House Speaker John Boehner's caucus rejected the Senate's two-month extension of the payroll tax break: Without congressional action, taxes on working Americans will climb two percentage points on Jan. 1.

Payroll tax fight: Has Boehner lost control of the GOP?

The House speaker rejects the Senate's bipartisan tax deal after members of his caucus revolt. Just who's calling the shots in the House?

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Future of the GOP : Slideshow
The Republican presidential candidats' movie choices

The Republican candidates’ favorite movies: A slideshow

A look at the cinematic tastes of the GOP's past and present presidential hopefuls

Future of the GOP : Opinion Brief
A county GOP committee in Virginia sent out this Obama illustration as part of an invitation to a Halloween parade, and ended up offending Democrats and Republicans alike.

'Zombie Obama': A GOP group's 'disgusting' email

Virginia Republicans apologize after sending a mailer depicting the president as a zombie with a bullet hole in his head. What were they thinking?

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Future of the GOP : The Bullpen
Tish Durkin

Tish Durkin: Why Republicans should stop dreaming of Chris Christie

Dissatisfied with Rick Perry, many conservatives are hopelessly trying to draft New Jersey's governor. But let's face it — he's no messiah

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Future of the GOP : Opinion Brief
House Speaker John Boehner convinced his GOP caucus to pass a temporary spending bill on Friday, but only after 48 members of his party revolted in an embarrassing Wednesday vote.

Will John Boehner ever be able to control his caucus?

The Republican speaker pushes through a stopgap spending bill — but only after bowing to conservatives who embarrassed him earlier this week

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