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Why the GOP Needs a Return to the Bush Leagues

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Does anyone really believe Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, or Chris Christie can contend against Hillary Clinton? At least Jeb, the establishment’s establishmentarian, would put up a fight.

Robert Shrum

Published Apr. 21 2014 5:45AM EDT

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The GOP may have to return to the Bush leagues.

Here’s why.

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In presidential nominating contests, the Republican establishment has always won out—from the first Bush, to the tried but tired Dole, to W.,

Robert Shrum

Robert Shrum

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