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Republicans Have a Message Problem

December 21, 2012 · 9:42 am ET · Leave a Comment

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds it’s the Republican party’s message that appears to be the problem, not the messengers who are delivering it.

Key findings: 53% of Americans say the GOP’s problem is that they are overly conservative and unconcerned “with the welfare of the people, particularly those in the lower and middle income levels.” By contrast, just 38% say the bigger issue is that Republicans “need a better leader to explain and win support” for their policies.

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