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    Is the Republican Party Losing Its Cool?

    During last night's debate, Newt Gingrich warned other presidential candidates against bickering as a way to get to the White House. But bicker they did, with yelling, interruptions and charges of lying and "hypocrisy." Attacks on President Obama were almost an afterthought.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    During last night's debate, Newt Gingrich warned other presidential candidates against bickering as a way to get to the White House. But bicker they did, with yelling, interruptions and charges of lying and "hypocrisy." Attacks on President Obama were almost an afterthought. Last night's Las Vegas audience cheered some and booed others, but sober observers are asking, "Is this good for the Party?" In the meantime, New Hampshire and Nevada are battling over which state should go first, and there could be some voting as soon as December.

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    1 of 2
    After a Contentious Debate, Where Does the GOP Go from Here?
    1. 0:00Is the Republican Party Losing Its Cool?You’re reading this
    2. 43:14Wild Animals and National Media Run Loose in Zanesville, Ohio
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