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You're right, the factional problems of the Republicans are huge this time around. But they weren't so much in 2008.
by michaelchisari 10y ago
You're right, the factional problems of the Republicans are huge this time around. But they weren't so much in 2008.
- seanmcdirmid 10y ago2008 basically started the tea party. I would also claim that Democrat factions were pretty subdued before 2008 as well.
- michaelchisari 10y agoThe Tea Party didn't get a legislative hold until the mid-term elections, when Obama lost his Democratic majority.
- seanmcdirmid 10y agoThe tea party was energized by 2008, they had to wait until the next election to take power.
- michaelchisari 10y agoAt this point, I'm not sure the point you're trying to make.
- seanmcdirmid 10y ago2008 created the split, 2010 was when the hammer dropped. Simple easy.