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May 14, 2010

The GOP's Fresh 2012 Faces

Mark McKinnon, The Daily Beast


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As they near the first turn toward November 2012, the GOP dark horses are picking up speed.

Early betting had focused largely on Republican front-runners Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty (both of whom would instantly be challenged by the favored filly, Sarah Palin, if she runs). But given the political environment we are in now, and likely will be for awhile, conventional wisdom should be tossed out the window.

 

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Related Topics: 2012, John Thune, Republican Party, Mitch Daniels

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