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97: Norm Ornstein on The Radical Right Takeover of the House

The Al Franken Podcast

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The Freedom Caucus Isn't Right Wing Enough

In 2011 there was no freedom caucus then The right wing caucus was called the Republican Study Committee. Now I would say probably even if they are not formal members a clear majority of house Republicans our freedom caucus types and Kevin McCarthy Doesn't have anywhere near the wherewithal the spot. Well, he's given up. It's not exactly clear when because there are a number of emergency measures that can be used.

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