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How to Handle GOP Tantrums

The “party of no” is acting out—and getting its way. Lee Siegel on the lessons parenting could teach the president about dealing with the petulant opposition party.

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It’s bad enough being an American citizen and watching the GOP’s brick-wall naysaying to every Obama proposal. But the frustration is even worse if you are also, or once were, the parent of a 3-year-old.

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