A Test of Wills

November 3, 2010
Will Marshall

The Republican Party’s midterm sweep sets up a titanic test of wills between President Obama and the new GOP House majority. In the coming showdown, President Obama will enjoy at least four advantages.

Read the full piece at Politico’s “The Arena”

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