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GOP Ignores Its Gosar Problem and Plots to Punish Moderates

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For many pro-Trump Republicans in the House Republican Conference, handing Democrats a win on infrastructure amounts to treachery, far more than anything Paul Gosar did.

Sam Brodey 

Deputy Politics Editor

Matt Fuller 

Former Washington Bureau Chief

It took less than 72 hours to demonstrate how miserable Kevin McCarthy could be if he fulfills his dream of becoming speaker of the House in 2023.

Late Friday night, 13 House Republicans defied the GOP minority leader, and bailed out President Joe Biden and Democrats by getting

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Sam Brodey

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

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Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller

Former Washington Bureau Chief

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