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    Obama's Charm Offensive

    As the GOP continues to struggle to find new leadership after last year's devastating presidential campaign, President Obama continues his so-called "charm offensive" with Republicans on Capitol Hill. Before making his latest visit today, he spoke with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's Good Morning America.

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

    As the GOP continues to struggle to find new leadership after last year's devastating presidential campaign, President Obama continues his so-called "charm offensive" with Republicans on Capitol Hill. Before making his latest visit today, he spoke with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's Good Morning America. Ron Fournier reports from Washington for the National Journal.

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    3. 7:56The Republican Party Struggles to Define Its Identity
    4. 42:37New Leadership in China
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      Warren Olney

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Ron Fournier

      National Journal

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    The GOP Still Looks for a Way Forward
    1. 0:00Los Angeles and Pope Francis
    2. 0:00Obama's Charm OffensiveYou’re reading this
    3. 7:56The Republican Party Struggles to Define Its Identity
    4. 42:37New Leadership in China
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