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    DNC communications director Brad Woodhouse explained, "The true leaders of the Republican Party like Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and Tim Pawlenty have said to all moderates and independents: 'When it comes to being part of our party, you need not apply.' ... The Republican Party's extreme right wing ideologues sent a chilling message to the few remaining moderate Republican Members and candidates: moderates are not welcome in the Republican Party and differing opinions will not be tolerated." Ironically, Dems may have some help getting the word out. Full Article at Political Animal
    The true leaders of the Republican Party like Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and Tim Pawlenty have said to all moderates and independents: 'When it comes to being part of our party, you need not apply.' ... The Republican Party's extreme right wing ideologues sent a chilling message to the few remaining moderate Republican Members and candidates: moderates are not welcome in the Republican Party and differing opinions will not be tolerated.
    SOURCE: Political Animal 4 weeks ago
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  1. Moderates aren't welcome in the Republican Party.
    SOURCE: Political Animal 4 weeks ago
  2. During August, Republicans thought they'd be able to harness the energy of the far-right, but the opposite has happened ... The far-right, tea-bag party is leading their Republican Party around by the nose.
    Chris Van Hollen – Chris Van Hollen SOURCE: Political Animal 4 weeks ago
  3. I think it will empower tea party activists to look for moderate scalps in other districts
    SOURCE: Political Animal 4 weeks ago
  4. The question is, Will we go through a period in the party where a great purge begins?
    SOURCE: Political Animal 4 weeks ago

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