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    Midterm Madness: Is Obama Ready for the GOP

    Pre-election jitters for all. And the GOP's nervous about the outcome, too; there'll be a power struggle between the Speaker and the Committee chairs, lots of wrangling going on. People will vote for lower taxes but can the party deliver? With all the anger and rage, can any party govern? And what solutions do they offer. Plus, is Obama too cool?

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    By Arianna Huffington • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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