Republicans

Immigration Reform Bill Opposed By Republicans Who Cite Local Unpopularity Despite Broad National Support

The Associated Press spoke to eight Republican members of the House of Representatives, who indicated that local anti-immigration reform pressures in their staunchly conservative districts influenced their stance on the current bill. Many of the GOP's most powerful members believe if their party blocks an immigration reform from passing, it would spell doom for its 2016 presidential chances.

Latinos Support Obamacare: What Does It Mean For GOP?

A recent national poll indicated that nearly half of Latinos have a favorable view of Obamacare, the highest rate of favorability among any ethnic or racial group. The finding comes as the GOP looks to expand outreach among Hispanic voters.

White House Drafts Backup Immigration Plan, Republicans Balk

The White House is drafting a backup immigration reform plan in case a bipartisan congressional committee working on a bill fails, an Obama Administration official said on Sunday, though a key Republican said the president's plan would be "dead on arrival" on Capitol Hill.

Demographic shifts working against Republicans

Barack Obama's win in the U.S. presidential election highlighted how population shifts -- ethnic and generational -- have buoyed Democrats while forcing Republicans to rethink their message.

N.J. Governor Chris Christie Slams John Boehner, Republicans

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie has never been coy about offering his opinion; many have found themselves the target of the governor's wrathful fondness for candor. If that wasn't clear before, Christie truly proved he's going to speak his mind no matter who or what the subject Wednesday, aiming some explicit, harsh words at high-profile members of his own political party.

Republicans Surprised at Obama Comment on Spending Cuts

Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress expressed surprise and doubt on Tuesday about President Barack Obama's comment in debate with Republican challenger Mitt Romney that the automatic spending cuts set for the new year "will not happen."

Republicans hammer Obama over Libya attacks

Republicans on Sunday kept the heat on President Barack Obama over the September 11 killing of four Americans in Libya, with a senior senator saying the attack supported the Romney campaign's claim that Obama's foreign policy is "unraveling."

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