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The GOP Still Looks for a Way Forward
The Republican Party's continued struggle to find new leadership after last year's devastating presidential campaign.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe Republican Party's continued struggle to find new leadership after last year's devastating presidential campaign. Also, Obama's charm offensive, big challenges for new leaders in China. Plus KCRW's Saul Gonzalez speaks with Catholic angelenos about the decision.
Banner image: (L-R) Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan
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4 storiesLos Angeles and Pope Francis
WEB BONUS: Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio is a Jesuit who has become the first pope from South America and the first to take the name Francis – from Francis of Assissi – said to be the most popular saint amount 1.2 billion Roman Catholics.
Read the story1 minObama'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.
Read the story8 minThe Republican Party Struggles to Define Its Identity
As President Obama goes through the motions of reaching out to Republicans on Capitol Hill, Republicans themselves are going in different directions. Paul Ryan is fighting Obamacare — but accepting its Medicare cuts. Rand Paul wants an end to George W. Bush's wars and limits on executive power.
Read the story34 minNew Leadership in China
China's leadership change is a two-week process that began with praise for the work of the past year by Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. But outgoing President Hu Jintao then listed the multitude of problems that face his successors.
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