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November 5, 2010

NY & California: Indebted and Unrepentant

Fred Siegel, City Journal


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The big news from Tuesday's elections - the GOP's gains of 60-plus seats in the House, recapturing the majority that it lost in 2006 - naturally makes one wonder about the divisions that the victories are likely to foment. Pundits are speculating on conflicts between the Tea Party and Republican regulars over spending; between the 25 remaining Blue Dog Democrats and the party’s liberal leadership; and of course between the two parties over budgetary matters, which could lead to gridlock.

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Related Topics: economy, budget, California, election 2010, New York

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