Republican Party

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State Sen. Andy Vidak, R-Hanford, left, talks with fellow GOP Sen. John Moorlach, of Costa Mesa, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Vidak lead Republican opposition to the confirmation of former Democratic state Sen. Isadore Hall's nomination to the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Despite the GOP opposition the Senate confirmed Hall. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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GOP congressional candidate in the 4th district Ron Estes votes at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Wichita, Kan. (Jaime Green/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

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Illustration on GOP disarray over health insurance reform by Mark Weber/Tribune Content Agency

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Cannibalization in the GOP Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Cannibalization in the GOP Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Illustration on the GOP and the Federal budget by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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Obamacare Stain on the GOP Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Corey Stewart speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP) ** FILE **

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Ed Gillespie speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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From left, Chuck Smith, John Adams, Frank Wagner, Corey Stewart, Denver Riggleman, Ed Gillespie, Bryce Reeves and Glenn Davis debate during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Corey Stewart during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Glenn Davis speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Frank Wagner speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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John Adams speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Bryce Reeves speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Denver Riggleman speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Chuck Smith speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Former Gov. Jim Gilmore waves as he is introduced to speak before the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)

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Ed Gillespie, center, speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)