It doesn't hurt candidates to criticize them (Republicans in the House), because the criticism is shared with their Republican voters. Most are unhappy with corruption and spending .Ê.Ê. so their charge is to prove they are the most anti-corrupt. They are competing for mantle of who will be the toughest on the deficit.  -   Gary Jacobson     Quotes
It doesn't hurt candidates to criticize them (Republicans in the House), because the criticism is shared with their Republican voters. Most are unhappy with corruption and spending .Ê.Ê. so their charge is to prove they are the most anti-corrupt. They are competing for mantle of who will be the toughest on the deficit. Gary Jacobson
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