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Freedom Caucus Is at a Crossroads

New York Times: “As the Republican Party has moved further to the right, the fringe has become the mainstream, swelling the ranks of the Freedom Caucus but making it difficult for the group to stay aligned on policy and strategy. The rise of another hard-right faction in the House calling itself ‘the Twenty’ — including some members of the caucus and some who have long refused to join — has raised questions in recent months about where the real power lies on the far right.” “The answer could help determine the outcome of a critical period of spending battles that begin in the House this week and could culminate in a government shutdown this fall, as ultraconservative lawmakers insist on funding cuts and social policy dictates that cannot clear Congress.

 

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